Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Millions of fans watch matches of idols. Demand rising planned.

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

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game “Calcio”. With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity “Calcio” beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field were significant. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
English made their norms. At first game didn’t unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Team named “Sheffield”. It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship – oldest in the world.
1891 – year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified strike is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began to appear rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.