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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field occurred significant. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to fix a common set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Attention public increased. As a result in England formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a single code of norms of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current specified standard is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations. Many athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.