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Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of people follow games of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were create a common set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Attention public intensified. As a result in England there was the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern this strike is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to appear speculations. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment was. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.