Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet.
Interest massive. Millions of people watch games of favorite teams.
Attention growing planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet at bookmakers.
Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of
many states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio".
With the development of trade relations, it came to
England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed
cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics.

Battles on the court were significant. Such a scenario allowed rules
of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English created own rules. At first game wasn't standardized.

In some places allowed to throw ball with hands,
in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846.

Cases demanded momentary response. players from several colleges
entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, players were create a common regulations.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention public increased.
As a result in Great Britain formed the first special
club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single set of
norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the field.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters.
However, from current specified standard different. Now shoot penalties from point.
Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s,
the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public
began to arise speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players salary.
At that time sports could be only amateur.
As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive
remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Lineups accused each other.
Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe.

Following the results game became regulated at the international level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.

Unified norms clothing did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without
numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900.
Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England,
France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.
In the world started playing high class stars.