Football is the most famous gameon the planet.
Demand massive. Millions of fans follow matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets in a bookmaker's office.
Shortly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among
inhabitants of many countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game
"Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came
to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism.
Battles on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made own norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw ball with
hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846.
Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges
entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development
of events. However, athletes were fix a single set of rules.

First standardization became positive. Participation viewers increased.
As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized
club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a
single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements
for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time appeared the FA
Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern specified standard different. Today take penalties from point.
Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s,
the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces.
In society began to arise speculations. Some players felt
that certain teams pay members salary. In those days sports could be exclusively
amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.

Began wave slander. 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 international level.
FIFA originated in beginning of the last century.
At first organization consisted of 7 countries.

Standard requirements clothing was. Football Players was
required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without license plates.
Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last
century. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated
only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing
Pele, Yashin and other players.