Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest massive.
Millions of fans watch matches of idols. Attention growing planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet at bookmakers.

Shortly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with
a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries.
They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages
they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".

With the development of trade, it came to the United
Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio"
beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism.
Battles on the court were significant. This allowed norms 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 forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response.
players from different colleges entered the field on the field
as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules.
Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to
fix a common set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified.
According to the results in England there was the first
special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.

Organization quickly created a standard set of rules of
football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for
the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty.

However, from current this strike different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s,
the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise speculations.
Some players felt that a number of rosters give
players salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur.
According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause
prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other.
Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to Europe.
Following the results sport became regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century.
At first organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing was. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers.
Notation arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held at the beginning of the last century.
Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.

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