Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Demand huge.

Millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Attention rising planned.

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

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field were significant. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism.
However, athletes were create a single regulations.
First standardization became positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in England formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a standard set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern this strike different. Today take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur.

According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement postponed.

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 supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.