Football is the most popular disciplinein the world.
Demand huge. Millions of people follow games of idols.

Demand rising planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers.
Quickly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants
of different states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. During the Middle Ages
they created the game "Calcio". With the
growth trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly.
By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism.
Passion on the field were serious. This permitted rules of football:

1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
English made own norms. At first game didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases
wanted momentary response. players from several colleges
entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with acceptednorms.
Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a common set of rules.

Starting unification became positive. Attention public intensified.
According to the results in England formed the first specialized club.
Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly adopted a standard code of norms of
football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the
stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from
current specified strike is. Today take penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number
of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations.
Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives.

In those days sports could be only amateur. According to
the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to
receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Teams accused each
other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries.
Following the results game became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first
association included 7 countries.
Standard norms clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without license plates.
Notation arose only in 1939.
First international tournament took place in 1900.
Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3
teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele,
Yashin and other players.