Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Demand massive.
Millions of people watch games of favorite teams.

Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens
of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages
they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom.
Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated
with its dynamics. Passion on the field were significant.
Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English created their rules. At first discipline didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases
wanted immediate response. Representatives
from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did
not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were create a single
set of rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Attention public intensified.

As a result in England there was the first specialized club.
Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly created a standard code of norms of
football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest
in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from
current this standard is. Now take penalties from fixed spot.

Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According
to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100
pieces. In society began appear speculations. Many athletes
felt that certain teams give players incentives.
At that time sports could be only amateur.
As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Started sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries.
Following the results sport became regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.

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

Normal established later. Initially athletes played without license plates.
Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship held at the beginning of
the last century. Discipline included to the Olympic Games.
Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950.
On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other
players.