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

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different states.
They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced
to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom.
Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio"
beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with
its dynamics. Passion on the court were serious. This permitted
norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English made their norms. At first discipline didn't
unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands,
in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded 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 himrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events.

However, players were fix a single regulations.

First unification became positive. Participation viewers intensified.
As a result in Great Britain there was the first special club.
Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.
It immediately created a single set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup.

Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from
11 meters. However, from modern specified standard is. Now take penalties from point.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs
exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear rumors.
Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives.
In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a
result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to
receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship.
After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to other countries.

As a result game started regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.

Standard requirements clothing did not exist.
Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers.
Notation arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century.
Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.