Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest massive.
Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.

Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet at
bookmakers. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines
with a ball in demand among citizens of different countries.
They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created
the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came
to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest
"Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics.
Passion on the field occurred serious. This allowed norms of football:

1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created their rules. At first game didn't
unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846.
Cases demanded momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field
on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules.
Result did not inspire positive development
of events. However, athletes were create a common regulations.

First unification turned out positive. Participation viewers intensified.
As a result in England there was the first specialized club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

In 1863 formed The Football Association of England.
It immediately adopted a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the field.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.

1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from
11 meters. However, from current specified standard is.

Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.

Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results
in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces.

In society began to appear rumors. Some athletes felt that
certain teams give players salary. At that time
sports could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed.
They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the
championship. Later norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries.
As a result game became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association consisted of
7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without numbers.

Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning
of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games.
Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.

In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.