Football is the most famous gamein the world. Interest huge.
Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of favorite
teams. Attention growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker's office.
Quickly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries.

They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio".
With the growth trade relations, it came to England.
Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio"
surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism.

Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a
scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English created own rules. At first game wasn't standardized.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands,
in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response.
players from different colleges entered the field on the field as
part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himrules.
Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a single regulations.

Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified.
According to the results in England there was the first
specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
It quickly adopted a single set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium.

Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However,
from modern this standard is. Today shoot penalties from point.

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.

In society began arise rumors. Many athletes felt that certain teams
pay members incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur.
As a result rules 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.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe.
As a result sport became regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted of 7 countries.

Unified requirements on equipment did not exist.
Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without
numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of
the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games.

Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.