Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Demand huge.
Hundreds of millions of fans watch games of idols. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make bets in a bookmaker's office.

Shortly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a
ball were popular among citizens of many states.
They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio".

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

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism.
Battles on the field were serious. This permitted norms of football:

1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first
discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it
was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response.
players from different colleges entered the field on the field
as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himrules.

Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.

However, athletes were create a common set of rules.

Starting unification became positive. Participation viewers
increased. According to the results 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 standard set of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.

1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from current this standard is. Today shoot penalties from
fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed
over a hundred. Among the public began to arise speculations.
Some players felt that certain teams give players incentives.
In those days sports could be exclusively amateur.
According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players
to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to Europe.
As a result game became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.

Unified norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers.
They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship held in 1900.

Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated
only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.
In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.