Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court were serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a common set of rules.
First unification became positive. Attention public increased. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a standard set of norms of football.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current this strike is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to appear rumors. Some players felt that certain teams pay members incentives. In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.