Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of idols. Demand rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game “Calcio”. With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity “Calcio” surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court were serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own rules. At first discipline didn’t unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to fix a single regulations.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in England there was the first specialized 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 games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship – oldest in the class.
1891 – year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern specified standard different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began arise rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. In those days sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.