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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand massive. Millions of fans follow games of idols. Attention rising planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy 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 Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the court were serious. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
English created own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting 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 athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a single regulations.
First standardization became positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single set of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this strike is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to appear rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard norms clothing was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.