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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of people follow matches of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.  Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly tell development of football.  Development of discipline  Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many countries. They were applied in: •    Ancient China; •    Sparta; •    on the Apennines. Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.  Severe discipline  Interest public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the court occurred serious. This allowed norms of football: 1.    2 teams. 2.    25 people each. 3.    15 forwards. 4.    Right to fistfights. Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden. The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a single set of rules. First standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857. In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It immediately created a single set of norms games.  Modern outline  Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.  Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class. 1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern this strike is. Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line. Game evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to arise speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary. Began wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.  Football in other countries of the world  Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries. Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear: •    hat or top hat; •    boots; •    elongated stockings; •    pants.  Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.  First international championship held in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams. The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.