Football is the most popular disciplinein the world.
Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of fans follow games of idols.
Demand rising planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were
popular among inhabitants of many countries.
They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom.

Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamics.
Passion on the court were significant. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:

1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made 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 was made in 1846.
Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.

Each athlete acted in accordance with known to
himnorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes managed to create a common regulations.

Starting standardization became positive.
Participation viewers intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club.

Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
It quickly adopted a single set of norms of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from
11 meters. However, from current this standard different.
Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.

Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces.
In society began to arise speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives.

In those days sports could be exclusively amateur.
As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other.
Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe.
Following the results game started regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.

Standard requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers.
They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900.
Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.

Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing
high class stars.