Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge.
Millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers.

Shortly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states.
They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed 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" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally.
Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field were significant.
Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
English created their rules. At first game didn't unify. In some
places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response.
players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of
the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.

However, athletes managed to create a single set of
rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified.
As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club.
Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.
It quickly adopted a single code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty.
However, from modern specified standard is. Today take penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s,
the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began arise rumors.

Many players felt that certain teams give players salary.
In those days sports could be only amateur.
As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players
to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left
the championship. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe.
Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.

Unified norms clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without license plates.
They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century.
Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing
high class stars.