Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of idols. Demand rising planned.

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

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game “Calcio”. With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity “Calcio” surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first discipline didn’t unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a single set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed “Sheffield”. It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard set of rules games.

Modern outline

Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship – oldest in the class.
1891 – time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current specified standard different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade 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 organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.