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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of idols. Demand rising planned.

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

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were create a single set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike different. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.