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Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Demand huge. Millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Demand rising planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed discipline. 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" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the field were serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a single set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention public intensified. According to the results 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 quickly adopted a standard code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike is. Now take 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 exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to arise rumors. Many players felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.
Standard norms clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.