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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Interest huge. Millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English made own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a common regulations.
Starting standardization became positive. Participation viewers increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard set of norms games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this standard different. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began arise rumors. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players salary. In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.