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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Demand huge. Millions of fans follow matches of idols. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of discipline

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

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field occurred serious. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a single set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.