Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Interest massive.
Hundreds of millions of people watch games of
idols. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states.
They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the development of trade relations, it came to England.
Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance.
Game impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred serious.
This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms.
At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw
ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response.
players from different colleges entered the field on the
field as part of the tournament. Each athlete
acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, players managed to create a common regulations.

Starting standardization turned out positive.

Participation viewers intensified. According
to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club.
Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.

Organization quickly created a standard set of rules
games.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the stadium.

Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters.
However, from current this strike is. Now shoot penalties from point.
Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s,
the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to
arise speculations. Some players felt that a number of
rosters give players salary. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur.

According to the results norms changed. They introduced a
clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe.

As a result sport became regulated at the international level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.

Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without numbers.
They arose only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century.

Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total England,
France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele,
Yashin and other players.