Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest
massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of idols.
Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different states.

They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages
they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".

With the development of trade relations, it came to England.
Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism.

Battles on the court were serious. Such a scenario allowed norms
of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
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 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 player worked
in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes were fix a common regulations.

First standardization turned out positive.

Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in England formed the first
specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

In 1863 formed The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly created a standard code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements
for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.

Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty.
However, from current specified standard different. Now shoot penalties from point.
Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the
results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces.
In society began appear speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives.
At that time sports could be only amateur. According to the
results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have
a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other.
Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to other countries.
As a result sport started regulated at the international level.

FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start organization consisted of 7
countries.
Unified norms clothing was. Football Players required to wear:

• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers.
They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900.
Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated total
England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and
other players.