Football is the most famous disciplineon the
planet. Interest huge. Millions of people watch matches of idols.

Attention rising planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office.
Quickly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball
in demand among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio".
With the development of trade relations, it came to
the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics.
Battles on the field occurred significant. This allowed
rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms.
At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands,
in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases
demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the
field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himnorms.
Result did not inspire optimism. However, players
managed to fix a common regulations.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention public intensified.

According to the results in England formed the first specialized
club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England.
Organization immediately created a single set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for
the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup.

Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters.

However, from modern specified standard different. Now take penalties from point.
Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s,
the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear
speculations. Many players felt that certain teams give players salary.
In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed.
They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.

Started wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left
the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to
other countries. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level.
FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.

Unified requirements on equipment did not exist.

Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially footballers played without license
plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament took place at
the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympic Games.
Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century.
In the world started playing high class stars.