Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet.
Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches
of idols. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants
of different states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom.
Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Game captivated with
its dynamics. Battles on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first discipline didn't unify.

In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846.
Conditions demanded momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part
of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms.
Result did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes managed to create a single set of rules.

First unification turned out positive. Participation viewers increased.
As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club.

Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly
created a single code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created requirements for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.

1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty.
However, from current specified standard different.
Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment
was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred.
In society began arise rumors. Many athletes felt that certain teams give players salary.

In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed.
They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave denunciations. Teams accused each other.
Some clubs left the league. Later norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries.
Following the results game became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in beginning of the last century.

At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required
to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers.
They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Discipline included 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.