Football is the most popular gameon the planet.
Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of idols.
Attention growing planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet
at bookmakers. Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular
among citizens of different countries. They were applied
in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle
Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom.
Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamics.
Battles on the court occurred significant. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was
forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response.
players from several colleges entered the field on the field as
part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules.
Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix
a common set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention public intensified.
According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly created a single code of norms
games.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.

1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from
current specified standard different. 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 clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began to appear rumors.

Many athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives.
In those days sports could be exclusively amateur.
As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.

Started sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship.
After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe.
Following the results game started regulated at the international
level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century.
At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Players was required to
wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers.
They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship held at the beginning
of the last century. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.

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