Football is the most popular disciplinein the world.
Demand massive. Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams.
Demand rising planned.

Of course for the specified sport you can make bets at bookmakers.
Quickly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many countries.
They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the
world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England.
Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics.

Battles on the court were significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English made own norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846.
Cases wanted immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the
field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes were fix a common set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Participation viewers increased.
According to the results in Great Britain there
was the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield".
It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of
England. It immediately adopted a standard set of norms games.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created conditions for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters.
However, from current this standard is. Now take penalties from
fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the
number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise speculations.
Many players felt that certain teams give players incentives.
At that time disciplines could be exclusively
amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other.
Some clubs left the league. After time norm
postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries.

Following the results game became regulated at the international level.
FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.

Standard requirements clothing did not exist.
Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates.
Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of
the last century. Discipline included to the Olympiad.
Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.