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Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow games of idols. Attention rising planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field occurred significant. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English made their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to fix a single regulations.
Starting unification turned out positive. Attention public increased. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern this standard is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began to appear rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.