Football is the most popular disciplineon the
planet. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch
games of idols. Demand growing constantly.

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

Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a
ball were popular among citizens of many states.
They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created
the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came
to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly.
By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism.
Battles on the field occurred significant. Such a scenario
allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first game didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response.
Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules.
Result did not inspire positive development of events.
However, players managed to create a common set of rules.

First standardization became positive. Attention viewers increased.
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 adopted a single code
of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for
the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from
11 meters. However, from current specified strike is. Now take penalties from
fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces.
In society began arise rumors. Some athletes felt that a number
of rosters give players salary. In those days sports could be exclusively
amateur. According to the results norms changed.
They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.

Started sequence denunciations. Lineups accused
each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe.
As a result game became regulated at the international level.
FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century.
At the start organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers.

They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last
century. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated total England,
France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century.
In the world started playing high class stars.