Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet.

Interest massive. Millions of people watch games of idols.
Demand growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet in a bookmaker's office.

Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of
many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world
the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England.
Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics.
Battles on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted norms
of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their 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 was made in 1846.
Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from different
colleges entered the field on the field as part
of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules.
Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed
to fix a common set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Participation public increased.
As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club.

Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It
immediately adopted a single set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for
the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current this
strike is. Today take penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the
1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to appear rumors.
Many players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives.
In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed.
They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each
other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to Europe.
Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century.
At the start organization included 7 countries.

Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially footballers played without license plates.

Notation arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900.

Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.