Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of fans watch matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game “Calcio”. With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity “Calcio” surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first discipline didn’t unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a single set of rules.
First 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 appeared The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a single set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship – oldest in the world.
1891 – year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this standard is. Today 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 arise rumors. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Standard norms clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.