Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet.
Interest massive. Millions of people watch matches of favorite teams.
Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers.
Shortly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many
countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade, it came to England.
Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed
cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism.
Passion on the field occurred serious. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms.
At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was
forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made
in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of
the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himnorms.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, players managed to fix a common regulations.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention public increased.
As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club.
Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England.
It immediately adopted a single code of rules of
football.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field.

Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.

Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from current specified strike different. Now take penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the
1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred.
In society began arise rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of
rosters give players salary. In those days sports could be
only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a
clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Lineups accused each other.
Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries.
As a result sport started regulated at the international
level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.

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

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without license plates.
Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament 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.
On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.