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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Demand huge. Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the field were serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a single regulations.
First unification became positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this standard different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began sequence denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing was. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.