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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of fans follow matches of idols. Demand rising planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court were 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 rules. 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. Conditions demanded momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a single regulations.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public increased. As a result in England formed the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a single set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this standard different. Today 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 passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise speculations. Many players felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.