Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest
huge. Millions of fans watch matches of idols. Attention growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers.
Quickly tell development of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of different states.
They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they
created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the
United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally.
Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field were serious.
This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules.
At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846.
Conditions demanded momentary response. players
from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention public intensified.

According to the results in Great Britain there was
the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield".
It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly adopted a single set of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created conditions for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time appeared
the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.

1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern this standard different. Now take penalties from point.

Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s,
the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise
rumors. Many players felt that certain teams give players salary.
At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur.
According to the results rules changed. They introduced a
clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some
clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe.

Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.

Standard requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players was
required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially footballers
played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.

First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century.
Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.

Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other
players.