Football is the most famous disciplinein the world.
Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of favorite teams.

Demand growing planned.

Of course for this discipline can make bets in a bookmaker's office.
Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand
among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly.
By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated
with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred significant.
Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English created their rules. At first discipline didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846.
Cases wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himrules.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, players managed to create a single regulations.

Starting standardization became positive. Participation public
increased. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club.
Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England.
Organization immediately created a single code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the
field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament -
oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard
different. Today take penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number
of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began arise speculations.
Some players felt that a number of rosters give players
incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur.
As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Began sequence slander. Lineups accused each other.

Some clubs left the championship. Later norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe.
As a result game started regulated at the international level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.

Standard requirements on equipment did not exist.

Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates.

They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century.

Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.

Football flourished in the middle of the last century.
In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.