Football is the most popular gamein the world. Interest massive.
Millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.

Of course for the specified sport you can make bets in a bookmaker's office.
Shortly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball
in demand among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game impressed
with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious.
Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made their rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846.
Conditions wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the
field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules.
Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a single regulations.

Starting unification turned out positive. Attention public increased.
According to the results in England there was the first special club.
Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.

Organization quickly adopted a standard code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the field.

Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.

However, from modern specified strike different. Now shoot penalties from point.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces.
Among the public began to arise speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams give
players incentives. At that time sports could be only
amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a
clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Lineups accused each other.
Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe.
Following the results game became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.

Standard requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:

• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without license
plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship held at the beginning
of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympiad.

Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele,
Yashin and other players.