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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of favorite teams. Attention rising planned.  Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell history of football.  Development of game  Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states. They were used in: •    Asian countries; •    Ancient Greece; •    Ancient Rome. Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.  First rules  Interest public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football: 1.    2 squads. 2.    25 people each. 3.    15 offensive players. 4.    Right to fistfights. Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden. The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a common regulations. Starting unification became positive. Attention public increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857. After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single code of norms games.  Modern outline  Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.  Significant time is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world. 1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line. Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise speculations. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary. Started sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.  International development  Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries. Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear: •    headdress; •    boots; •    elongated stockings; •    pants.  Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.  Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams. The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.