Football is the most popular disciplinein the world.
Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of idols.

Attention rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers.
Shortly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with
a ball were popular among citizens of many countries.
They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world
the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom.
Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest
"Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with
its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred serious.
This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms.
At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to
throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846.
Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition.
Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes were create a common regulations.
First standardization became positive. Attention public intensified.
As a result in England formed the first specialized club.
Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.
It immediately created a standard set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.

1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters.
However, from current specified standard different.
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
teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations.
Many players felt that certain teams give players salary.
At that time sports could be only amateur. As a result norms changed.
They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.

Began sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each
other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries.

As a result sport started regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century.
At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players was
required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers.

Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Discipline added to
the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.

Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.