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Football is the most famous gamein the world. Interest massive. Millions of people follow games of favorite teams. Demand rising planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field were significant. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
English made own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were create a single set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a standard code of norms games.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this standard is. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began arise rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.