Football is the most popular gamein the world.
Interest huge. Millions of fans follow matches of idols.
Attention growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets at bookmakers.
Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries.
They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio".

With the development of trade relations, it came to England.
Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism.

Passion on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:

1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own norms. At first game didn't unify.
In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was
forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846.
Conditions wanted immediate 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 optimism.
However, players managed to create a single regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Attention viewers intensified.
As a result in Great Britain there was the first special club.
Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single set of norms
of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium.
Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup.
Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.
However, from current specified standard is. Today take penalties from fixed spot.

Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the
1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to
arise rumors. Many athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives.
In those days disciplines could be only amateur.
According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting
athletes have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league.

Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries.
Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational
level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century.
At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers.
They arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900.
Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.
In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.