Football is the most popular gameon the planet.
Interest massive. Millions of people watch games of idols.
Attention growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different states.
They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamics.
Passion on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:

1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules.
At first discipline didn't unify. In some places
allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases
wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each player worked in accordance with known to himrules.

Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to fix
a common regulations.
First unification turned out positive. Attention public intensified.
As a result in England formed the first special club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly adopted a single set of rules games.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created conditions for the stadium.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern this standard different.

Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.

Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the
results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a
hundred. In society began arise speculations. Some athletes felt
that a number of rosters pay members salary. At that time disciplines could be exclusively
amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes
to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship.
Later norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries.
Following the results sport started regulated at the international level.
FIFA originated in beginning of the last century.
At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.

Standard requirements clothing was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without numbers.
They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of
the last century. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated only
England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.
On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.