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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly introduce development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred significant. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were create a common set of rules.
First unification became positive. Attention public increased. As a result in England formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single set of norms games.

Modern outline

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike different. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.