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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Attention rising planned.

Of course for this discipline can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were create a single regulations.
First unification became positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified standard different. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise speculations. Some players felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.