Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet.
Demand massive. Millions of people watch matches of idols.
Attention rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker's office.

Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among
citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game
"Calcio". With the growth trade relations,
it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

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

Conditions wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the
field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to
himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes were fix a single set of rules.

First standardization became positive. Participation viewers intensified.
As a result in England formed the first specialized club.
Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
It quickly created a standard set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from current this standard is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot.
Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred.
In society began to arise rumors. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players salary.
At that time sports could be exclusively amateur.

According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other.
Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to
Europe. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first organization included 7
countries.
Standard requirements clothing was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time athletes played without license
plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century.

Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.
On the planet started playing high class stars.