Football is the most famous gameon the planet.
Interest massive. Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams.
Demand growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet in a bookmaker's office.

Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries.
They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they
created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came
to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly.
By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its
dynamics. Passion on the field were significant. Such a scenario allowed norms
of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made their norms. At first game
didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw
ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846.
Conditions wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part
of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himnorms.

Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a single regulations.

Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation viewers increased.
According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club.

Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years formed The Football Association of England.

It immediately created a single code of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field.
Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup.
Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty.
However, from modern this standard is. Now take penalties from point.

Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces.
In society began to appear rumors. Many athletes felt that a
number of rosters give players salary. In those days sports could
be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed.
They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship.

Later norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe.

As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.

Standard norms clothing was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without license plates.
They appeared only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Football included to the
Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other
players.