Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet.
Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of fans follow games of idols.
Attention rising planned.

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Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC.
Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many countries.
They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world
the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations,
it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By
Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamics.
Passion on the field were serious. This permitted
norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first game didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands,
in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response.
Representatives from different colleges entered the
field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance
with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism.
However, athletes managed to fix a single regulations.
First unification turned out positive. Attention public increased.

According to the results in Great Britain there was the first special club.
Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
Organization immediately created a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game improved. Created conditions for the stadium.
Standardized 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 kick from
11 meters. However, from modern this strike different.
Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was
done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred.
Among the public began to arise rumors. Some athletes felt that certain teams give
players incentives. In those days sports could be
only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added
a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league.
After time norm postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries.
Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level.

FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.

Standard requirements clothing was. Football Players required to wear:

• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates.
They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century.
Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.
In the world started playing high class stars.