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Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches of idols. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a single set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention public increased. According to the results in England there was the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a standard code of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike different. Today take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Football 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 held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.