Football is the most famous disciplinein the world.

Demand massive. Millions of people follow games
of idols. Attention growing planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets in a bookmaker's
office. Shortly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular
among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio".
With the development of trade, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline
impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court
occurred significant. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English made their rules. At first game didn't unify.

In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846.
Cases wanted momentary response. players from several colleges
entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, players managed to create a single regulations.

Starting unification turned out positive.
Participation viewers intensified. As a result in England
formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield".
It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly
adopted a single code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium.

Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern this standard different. Now take penalties from point.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the
1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public
began to arise speculations. Some players felt that certain teams pay members salary.
At that time disciplines could be only amateur.
According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Began wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs
left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to other countries.
Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization consisted of
7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played
without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century.
Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started
playing Pele, Yashin and other players.