Football is the most famous gamein the world. Demand huge.
Hundreds of millions of fans follow games of favorite teams.
Attention growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make bets in a bookmaker's office.

Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different
countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy 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" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed
with its dynamics. Battles on the court occurred serious.
This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English created their rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was 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 worked in accordance with acceptedrules.
Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to
fix a common set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified.
According to the results in Great Britain there was 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 games.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the
field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.

Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty.
However, from modern this strike is. Today shoot penalties from
point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of
teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear rumors.
Many players felt that certain teams pay members salary.
In those days sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed.

They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs
left the league. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe.
As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level.

FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included
7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without license
plates. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship held in 1900.
Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.

Football flourished in the middle of the last century.
On the planet started playing high class stars.