Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest huge.
Hundreds of millions of people watch games of favorite teams.
Demand rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers.
Quickly tell development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states.
They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom.
Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with
its dynamics. Battles on the court were serious.

This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands,
in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846.
Cases demanded immediate response. players from different colleges
entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did
not inspire optimism. However, players managed to fix a single set of
rules.
Starting unification 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.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year 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 modern this standard is. Now take penalties
from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number
of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began arise rumors.
Some players felt that certain teams give players
salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur.
According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting
athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave denunciations. Lineups accused each
other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to other countries.
As a result game became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization consisted
of 7 countries.
Standard norms clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers.
Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament took place in 1900.
Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France,
Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele,
Yashin and other players.