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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow games of idols. Demand growing constantly.

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

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the field were significant. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were create a single set of rules.
First unification became positive. Attention public intensified. As a result in England formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a standard code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified strike different. Today take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.