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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow games of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly tell development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest 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 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English created their norms. At first game didn't unify. 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. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a common regulations.
First unification turned out positive. Attention public intensified. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a standard code of rules games.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified strike is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.