Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet.
Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch
matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets at bookmakers.

Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a
ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were used
in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the
world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came
to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated
with its dynamics. Battles on the court occurred serious.

Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms.
At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands,
in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made
in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges
entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.

However, athletes were create a single regulations.

Starting unification became positive. Attention public
intensified. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club.
Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It
immediately adopted a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the
field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified standard different.
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
teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise
speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives.

In those days disciplines could be only amateur.

According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Began sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football
to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century.
At the start association consisted of 7 countries.

Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without license
plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held at the beginning
of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympiad.

Participated only 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.