Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet.
Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people follow games of idols.
Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make bets at bookmakers.
Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many states.
They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world
the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England.
Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism.
Passion on the court were significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own norms. At first discipline didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others
it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846.
Cases demanded immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as
part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.

First standardization turned out positive. Attention public increased.
According to the results in England formed the first specialized club.

Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
It immediately created a standard code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game improved. Created conditions for the stadium.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike is.
Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done
from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the
results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred.
Among the public began appear speculations. Many players felt
that a number of rosters pay members incentives. In those days sports could be
only amateur. According to the results rules changed.
They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Began sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other.
Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe.
As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century.
At first association included 7 countries.

Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without license plates.

Notation arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Discipline
included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing
Pele, Yashin and other players.