Football is the most popular disciplinein the world.
Demand huge. Millions of fans watch games of idols. Demand rising planned.

Of course for this discipline can make bets at bookmakers.

Shortly introduce development of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with
a ball were popular among citizens of different states.
They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to
the world the game "Calcio". With the development of
trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport 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.
This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first game wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with
hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846.
Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives
from several colleges entered the field on the field during the
competition. Each player acted in accordance
with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes were create a common regulations.

First unification turned out positive. Participation viewers
increased. According to the results in England formed
the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

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

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the
stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from modern this standard different.

Today take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.

Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces.
In society began appear rumors. Many athletes felt that certain teams give players salary.
In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed.
They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other.

Some clubs left the championship. Later norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries.
As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.

Standard requirements clothing was. Football Players required to wear:

• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without license
plates. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic Games.

Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.

In the world started playing high class stars.