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

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office.
Quickly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a
ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game
"Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to
the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance.
Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court occurred significant.
This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own norms. At first game didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases
wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the
field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with
known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism.
However, athletes were create a common set of rules.

Starting unification became positive. Attention public intensified.
According to the results in England formed the first specialized club.
Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England.

Organization quickly created a standard set of norms
of football.

Modern outline

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty.
However, from modern specified strike different. Today take penalties from fixed spot.

Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred.
In society began to appear speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives.
In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur.
As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Began sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each
other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.

International development

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

Following the results game became regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.

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

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played
without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic Games.
Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the
world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.