Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Demand massive.

Millions of people follow games of idols. Demand rising planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers.

Quickly tell development of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different
countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio".
With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom.
Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest
"Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with
its dynamism. Battles on the court were significant.
Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules.
At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to
throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response.
Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field
during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms.
Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a common set of rules.

Starting unification turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified.
According to the results in Great Britain there was
the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield".
It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
It immediately adopted a standard set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters.

However, from modern this strike is. Today take penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the
number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began appear speculations.
Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives.
In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed.
They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Started sequence denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the championship. After time norm
postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to
other countries. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At first association included 7
countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without
numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international tournament took place at the beginning of
the last century. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated only 3
teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century.
In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.