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

Hundreds of millions of fans watch games of idols. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker's office.
Quickly tell development of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of different states.

They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio".
With the development of trade relations, it came to England.
Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with
its dynamism. Battles on the court were serious.
Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules.
At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846.
Conditions wanted immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules.
Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a common set
of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers increased.
According to the results in England there was the first specialized
club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly adopted a single set of norms games.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty.
However, from modern this standard is. Today shoot penalties
from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.

Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces.
Among the public began appear speculations. Many athletes felt that
a number of rosters give players salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur.

As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.

Began sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of
football to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at
the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.

Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• 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 Olympic
Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.

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