Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet.
Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of idols.
Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make bets in a bookmaker's office.

Quickly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular
among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the
world the game "Calcio". With the development of
trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics.

Passion on the field were serious. This allowed rules of football:

1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English made their norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands,
in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846.
Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part
of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with
acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes were fix a single set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Attention viewers intensified.
As a result in England there was the first specialized club.
Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a standard code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.

Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern specified strike is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot.

Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces.
Among the public began appear rumors. Some players felt that
certain teams give players salary. At that time sports could be only amateur.
As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting
athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Lineups accused each other.
Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football
to Europe. Following the results sport became
regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904.
At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without license
plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place in 1900. Football included
to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.

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