Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Millions of people watch matches of idols. Attention growing planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet in a bookmaker’s office. Shortly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game “Calcio”. With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest “Calcio” surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the court were serious. This 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 discipline 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 momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to fix a common set of rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team renamed “Sheffield”. It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single set of norms of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship – oldest in the class.
1891 – time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this standard is. Now take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to appear speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympiad. 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.