Football is the most popular gamein the world. Interest massive.
Millions of people follow matches of idols. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games
with a ball in demand among citizens of many
states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the development of trade, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly.
By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its
dynamics. Battles on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed
rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created their rules. At first game wasn't standardized.

In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846.
Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism.
However, athletes were create a common regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Participation viewers increased.
As a result in England there was the first specialized
club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

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

Phased improvement

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the
FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern this strike is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred.
Among the public began appear speculations. Some players
felt that a number of rosters pay members salary.
At that time disciplines could be exclusively
amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league.
Later requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries.

As a result game started regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.

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

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without
license plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century.
Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.

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