Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand huge.
Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of favorite teams.
Attention growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets at bookmakers.
Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular
among citizens of many countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the
world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England.
Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio"
surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics.
Battles on the field occurred serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own 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 standardization was made in 1846.
Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from different
colleges entered the field on the field as part of
the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes were create a common regulations.
Starting standardization became positive. Participation public increased.
According to the results in England formed the first specialized club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single code of norms of football.

Modern outline

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the field.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the
FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.

1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from current this strike different.

Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was
done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s,
the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began arise rumors.
Some athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives.

At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur.
As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting
athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship.
Later norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries.
As a result game started regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century.
At first association included 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers.
They arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games.
Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.