Football is the most famous gamein the world. Demand huge.
Hundreds of millions of people watch games of idols. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make bets in a bookmaker's office.
Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with
a ball in demand among inhabitants of different
countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world
the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to
the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamics.
Passion on the court were significant. Such a scenario permitted rules of
football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own norms. At first game didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was
forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846.
Conditions wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament.
Each player worked in accordance with acceptednorms.
Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, athletes managed to fix a common set of rules.

Starting standardization became positive.
Participation viewers increased. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.

Organization immediately adopted a standard set of
norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium.

Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from current this strike
different. Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment
was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred.

In society began appear speculations. Many players felt that
certain teams pay members incentives. At that time sports
could be only amateur. As a result rules changed.

They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Lineups accused each other.

Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries.
Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.

Unified requirements clothing did not exist.
Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without
license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place in 1900.
Football included to the Olympiad. Participated total
3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.

On the planet started playing high class stars.