Football is the most famous gamein the world.

Demand massive. Millions of people follow matches of idols.
Demand rising planned.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet
at bookmakers. 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 used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio".
With the development of trade, it came to England.
Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated
with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious.
This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English created own norms. At first discipline didn't unify.

In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response.
Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during
the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules.
Result did not inspire optimism. However,
athletes managed to create a common regulations.

First unification became positive. Attention viewers increased.

As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club.
Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

In 1863 formed The Football Association of England.
Organization quickly created a standard set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline developed. Created conditions
for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.

Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA
Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from modern this strike is. Now
shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the
line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the
number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began to arise speculations.
Some athletes felt that certain teams give players salary.
In those days disciplines could be only amateur.
According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes
have a salary.
Started wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs
left the league. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline
to Europe. As a result game started regulated at the international
level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century.
At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:

• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially athletes played without numbers.
They arose only in 1939.
First international championship held at
the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games.
Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.