Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch games of idols. Demand rising planned.
Of course for this discipline can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly tell history of football.
Development of discipline
Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.
Severe discipline
Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court were serious. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created 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 standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a single set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single code of rules games.
Phased improvement
Gradually the game developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern this standard different. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed.
International development
Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.
Normal established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship held 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.


