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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Demand rising planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred serious. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to fix a common set of rules.
First unification turned out positive. Attention public intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a standard code of norms games.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current this standard is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.