Football is the most popular disciplineon the
planet. Demand massive. Millions of fans watch matches of idols.
Attention rising planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office.
Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among
inhabitants of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century
they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development
of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its
dynamism. Passion on the field occurred serious.
This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
English made their norms. At first game wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made 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 acceptedrules.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, players managed to fix a common regulations.

First unification turned out positive. Attention public intensified.
According to the results in England there was the first specialized club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly created a single code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions for the stadium.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.

Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this strike is.
Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done
from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed
over a hundred. In society began arise speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary.
In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed.
They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Started sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to Europe.
Following the results sport became regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century.
At the start association included 7 countries.

Standard requirements clothing was. Football Players
was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers.
Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games.
Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the
last century. In the world started playing high class
stars.