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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Interest huge. Millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court were serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a common regulations.
First unification became positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a single code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game 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 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike different. Now take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began arise speculations. Some players felt that certain teams pay members incentives. At that time sports could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.