Football is the most popular disciplinein the world.
Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch
games of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets at bookmakers.
Shortly introduce history 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:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle
Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade relations, it came
to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance.
Game impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the court were serious.
This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules.
At first discipline didn't unify. In some places
allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response.
players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms.
Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a
common regulations.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified.

As a result in England there was the first special club. Roster renamed
"Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England.
It immediately created a single code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup.

Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from
current specified standard different. Today take 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 speculations. Many players felt that a number
of rosters pay members incentives. In those days disciplines
could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms
changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting
athletes have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship.
After time norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football
to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level.

FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start organization consisted of
7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time athletes played without license plates.

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.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other
players.