Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Demand huge.

Hundreds of millions of people follow games
of idols. Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with
a ball in demand among inhabitants of different states.
They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century
they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom.
Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level
of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game
captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field were significant.

Such a scenario permitted norms 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 projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response.
Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field
as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms.

Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a single set of
rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation public increased.

According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England.
It immediately adopted a single set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters.
However, from current this strike is. Now take penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. As a result 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 give players incentives.
At that time sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed.
They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.

Began sequence denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline
to Europe. As a result sport became regulated
at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century.
At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.

Standard norms clothing was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without numbers.
Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of the last century.

Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated only
3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and
other players.