Football is the most famous disciplinein the world.
Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches
of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball
were popular among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. During the Middle Ages
they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade,
it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamism.

Battles on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario
permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
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.
Conditions wanted immediate response. players from different
colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules.
Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a single set of rules.

Starting standardization became positive. Attention viewers increased.

According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single set of norms of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the stadium.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified standard different.
Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.

Game evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces.
Among the public began arise speculations. Some players felt that certain teams give players incentives.
In those days sports could be only amateur.
As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries.
As a result game became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted
of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football
Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time
footballers played without license plates. Notation arose
only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900.
Football included to the Olympiad. 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.