Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest huge.

Millions of people watch matches of favorite teams.
Demand rising planned.

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

Development of discipline

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

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics.
Passion on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:

1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English made own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places
allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846.
Cases wanted immediate response. players from
different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked
in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did
not inspire positive development of events.

However, athletes were fix a single regulations.

Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public
increased. According to the results in England formed the first
specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

In 1863 formed The Football Association of England.
It immediately adopted a single set of rules games.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements
for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.

Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from current specified strike different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces.
Among the public began arise speculations. Some athletes felt that
a number of rosters give players incentives.
At that time sports could be exclusively amateur.
As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.

Started wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other.

Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe.
As a result game started regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start
organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing was. Players required
to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without license plates.
They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place in 1900.
Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.
On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.