Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet.
Interest massive. Millions of fans follow games of favorite teams.

Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make bets at bookmakers.
Shortly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular
among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the
world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade
relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly.
By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism.
Passion on the court were significant. 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 rules. At first discipline wasn't
standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others
it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846.
Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives
from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism.
However, players managed to fix a single regulations.

First standardization became positive. Participation public increased.
According to the results in Great Britain there was the first special club.

Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created
a standard code of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the field.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from current this standard is. Now shoot penalties
from fixed spot. 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 to appear speculations. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players salary.
In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed.

They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other.

Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe.
As a result game started regulated at the international level.

FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.

Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:

• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers.
They appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad.
Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.