Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest massive.
Hundreds of millions of fans follow games of idols. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.


Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field occurred serious. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism.
However, athletes were create a single set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in England there was the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard code of norms of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually the game improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern this strike is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began arise rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results rules changed.
They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.