Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Demand massive.
Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of idols.
Demand growing planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens
of many countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio".

With the development of trade relations, it came to England.

Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game impressed
with its dynamics. Battles on the field were serious. Such
a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own norms. At first game wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846.
Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from several
colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himrules.

Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were
create a single regulations.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention viewers increased.
According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club.

Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.

Organization quickly adopted a standard code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions for the field.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11
meters. However, from current specified standard is.
Today take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the
line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the
number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began arise speculations.
Many athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary.
At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur.

According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Began wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league.
Later norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of
football to other countries. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational
level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century.
At first association included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist.
Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates.
They arose only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century.
Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of
the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.