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Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Millions of people follow games of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. 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. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a single regulations.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention public increased. As a result in England there was the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current specified standard is. Today take penalties from point. 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 arise rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.