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Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of favorite teams. Demand growing constantly.

Of course for this discipline you can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly introduce development of football.

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were fix a single regulations.
Starting standardization became positive. Participation viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a standard code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result game became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment was. Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.