Football is the most popular gamein the world. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of idols. Demand rising planned.

Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were fix a single set of rules.
First unification turned out positive. Participation viewers increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single code of rules games.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. Notation arose 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. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.