Football is the most famous disciplineon the
planet. Interest massive. Millions of people follow matches of favorite
teams. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet at bookmakers.
Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of many
countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created
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 public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed
with its dynamics. Battles on the court occurred serious.
This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first game didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others
it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846.

Conditions wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked
in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism.
However, players were fix a common set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Participation public intensified.
As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England.
It immediately created a single set of norms games.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the
stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.

Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.

Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.

However, from modern specified standard different.
Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.

Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s,
the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise rumors.
Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary.
At that time disciplines could be exclusively
amateur. According to the results rules changed.
They added a clause prohibiting athletes
have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship.
Later norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to
Europe. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.

Unified norms clothing did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers.
They appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament took place in 1900.

Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total 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.