Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches of idols. Demand rising planned.

Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly tell development of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game “Calcio”. With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity “Calcio” surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred significant. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own 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 standardization was made in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to create a common regulations.
First standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in England formed the first special club. Roster named “Sheffield”. It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a single code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament – oldest in the class.
1891 – year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this standard is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to arise rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing was. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.