Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge.
Millions of people follow games of favorite teams.
Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet
in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball
were popular among citizens of different countries.
They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade relations, it came to
the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Game captivated with
its dynamism. Battles on the field occurred significant.
This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own norms. At first game wasn't
standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with
hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted
immediate response. Representatives from
different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himnorms.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a common set of
rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Attention public increased.

According to the results in England there was the first specialized club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly created a standard code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements
for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.

Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament
- oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern this standard is. Today take penalties from
fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from
the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces.

In society began arise rumors. Many players felt that
certain teams give players salary. In those days sports could be only amateur.

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

Started sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other.
Some clubs left the championship. Later norm
cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to other countries.
Following the results sport became regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.

Standard requirements on equipment did not exist.
Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without license plates.
They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Discipline included
to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.

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