Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet.
Interest massive. Millions of fans watch games of favorite teams.

Demand rising planned.

Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office.
Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

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

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism.
Passion on the field occurred significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first game wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response.
players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not
inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a common set of rules.

First standardization became positive. Attention viewers
increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first
special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.
Organization immediately adopted a single set of rules
games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the field.

Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the
FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern specified strike different.
Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the
line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred.
Among the public began to appear rumors. Many players felt
that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time sports could be only amateur.
According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement
cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to
Europe. As a result sport became regulated at the international level.
FIFA originated in beginning of the last century.
At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players
was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates.
Notation appeared only in 1939.
First 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.
On the planet started playing high class stars.