Football is the most famous gamein the world. Demand huge.
Millions of fans follow games of idols. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries.

They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the
game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom.
Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance.
Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field were significant.
Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules.
At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846.
Cases demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms.
Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were create
a single regulations.
First unification became positive. Attention public increased.

According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club.

Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England.
Organization immediately adopted a standard set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time appeared
the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified standard is.
Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.

Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces.

In society began arise speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members
incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur.
As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting
players have a salary.
Began sequence denunciations. 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 Europe.
Following the results sport became regulated at the international level.

FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.

Standard norms clothing was. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers.
They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century.
Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France,
Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and
other players.