Football is the most popular disciplinein the world.

Interest massive. Millions of fans follow matches of idols.

Demand growing planned.

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

Development of game

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

They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio".
With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom.
Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with
its dynamics. Passion on the court were serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first discipline didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846.

Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives
from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each player worked in accordance with known to
himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes managed to create a common regulations.

Starting unification became positive. Participation viewers intensified.

As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club.

Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly created a single set of norms games.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.

1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11
meters. However, from current specified standard different.
Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done
from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s,
the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began to
appear rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players
incentives. At that time sports could be only amateur.

As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.

Started wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs
left the league. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other
countries. As a result sport became regulated at the international
level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.

Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers.
They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the
beginning of the last century. Football included to the
Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class
stars.