Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive.
Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of idols.
Demand rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make a
bet at bookmakers. Shortly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were
popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio".

With the development of trade, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly.
By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics.
Battles on the field were significant. Such a scenario permitted
norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English created their norms. At first discipline didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846.
Cases demanded momentary response. players from several
colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome
did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a common set of
rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation viewers increased.
According to the results in England formed the first specialized club.

Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.
It immediately created a standard code of rules
games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created requirements
for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.

Significant time became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the
class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty.
However, from modern this standard is. Now take penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. According to the
results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a
hundred. In society began to arise rumors. Many players felt that certain teams pay members salary.
In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur.
According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause
prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams accused
each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe.
Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization consisted of
7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players required to wear:

• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played
without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Football added
to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world
started playing high class stars.