Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker’s office. Quickly tell development of football.

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game “Calcio”. With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity “Calcio” beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. 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. Cases wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a single regulations.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first special club. Team renamed “Sheffield”. It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single set of norms of football.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament – oldest in the world.
1891 – time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern this strike different. Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to arise rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.