Football is the most popular gamein the world.

Demand huge. Millions of fans watch games of idols. Demand growing planned.

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

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were
popular among inhabitants of many states.
They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century
they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom.
Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest
"Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance.
Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field were serious.
This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first game wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846.
Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered
the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance
with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, players managed to create a common set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified.
According to the results in England formed the first special
club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
Organization immediately adopted a standard set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA
Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern this strike is. Now take
penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the
line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results
in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces.
Among the public began appear rumors. Many athletes felt that a
number of rosters give players salary. At that time sports could be
exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed.
They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Began sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other.
Some clubs left the league. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe.
As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization included 7 countries.

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

Normal established later. Initially footballers played without license plates.
They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games.
Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.