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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court were significant. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
English created own norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a single regulations.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in England formed the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified strike is. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise speculations. Some players felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time sports could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.