Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand huge. Millions of fans watch matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game “Calcio”. With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest “Calcio” surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court occurred serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own norms. At first discipline didn’t unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a single set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Team renamed “Sheffield”. It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of rules games.

Modern outline

Over time discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament – oldest in the class.
1891 – time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began to appear speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began sequence denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.