Football is the most popular gamein the world.
Interest massive. Millions of people watch matches of idols.
Attention growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's
office. Shortly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of
different states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century they created
the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to
England. Love in discipline formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics.
Battles on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted rules
of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right 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 forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846.

Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives from different
colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player
acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism.
However, players were create a common set of rules.

First unification turned out positive. Participation public increased.
According to the results in England formed the first specialized club.
Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard code of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern this standard different. Today
shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.

Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the
1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise speculations.
Many athletes felt that certain teams pay members
salary. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur.
As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations
against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe.
Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.

Standard norms on equipment was. Players required to wear:

• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

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

They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic
Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.