Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Demand massive.
Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make
bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens
of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. In the 16th century they
created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom.

Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally.
Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the court
were serious. Such a scenario permitted rules
of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms.

At first discipline didn't unify. In some places
allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response.
Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition.
Each player worked in accordance with acceptednorms.
Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a common set of rules.

Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified.
According to the results in England there was the first special club.

Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly created a single code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the
stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.

1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified
strike is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from
the line.
Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number
of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to
arise speculations. Many players felt that certain teams give players salary.

In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur.
As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players
to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Lineups accused each
other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to
Europe. As a result game became regulated at the
supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.

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

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without license
plates. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900.
Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.

In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.