Football is the most famous disciplinein the world.
Interest massive. Millions of fans watch games of favorite teams.

Attention rising planned.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers.
Shortly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states.
They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio".
With the development of trade relations, it came to England.
Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism.
Battles on the field occurred serious. This allowed norms
of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules.

At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw
ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846.
Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as
part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were create a single regulations.

First unification became positive. Participation viewers
intensified. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

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

Phased improvement

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for
the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.

Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern specified standard is. Today shoot penalties from point.
Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the
results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred.
In society began to appear speculations. Some players felt that a
number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur.

As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting
players to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other.

Some clubs left the championship. Later norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries.
As a result sport started regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century.
At the start association included 7 countries.

Standard requirements on equipment did not exist.
Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers.
Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship held at the beginning of the
last century. Football added to the Olympiad.
Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.