Football is the most famous disciplinein the world.
Demand huge. Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams.
Demand growing planned.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers.

Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of
different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio".

With the growth trade, it came to England. Love in discipline
formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed
cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamics.

Passion on the court were significant. This allowed norms 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 first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response.
players from different colleges entered the field on the
field during the competition. Each athlete
worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome
did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a single regulations.

First standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers increased.
As a result in England there was the first specialized club.
Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard set
of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern this strike is. Today shoot
penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.

Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a
hundred. In society began arise rumors. Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary.
In those days sports could be only amateur.
As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have
a salary.
Began wave slander. Teams accused each other.
Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe.

As a result game started regulated at the
international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.

Standard norms on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates.

They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship held at
the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the
Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the
last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and
other players.