Football is the most popular gamein the world.

Interest huge. Millions of people follow matches of idols.
Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet at bookmakers.
Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many
countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages
they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade,
it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly.

By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamism.
Passion on the court were serious. This permitted rules of
football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules.
At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands,
in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response.

Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field
during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with
known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a single set of rules.

First standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified.
According to the results in England there was the first specialized club.
Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.
Organization immediately adopted a standard set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions
for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.

Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup.

Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.

However, from current specified standard is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number
of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began arise rumors.

Some players felt that certain teams give players incentives.
In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed.
They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Began sequence denunciations. Lineups 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 football to Europe.
As a result sport started regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.

Unified requirements on equipment was. Football Players was required to wear:

• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially footballers played
without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.

First international championship took place in 1900.
Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only
England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing
high class stars.