Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest huge. Millions of people watch matches of idols. Demand rising planned.

Of course for the specified sport can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly tell development of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:

• Asian countries;

• Sparta;

• Ancient Rome.

Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world 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

Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred serious. This allowed rules of football:

1. 2 squads.

2. 25 athletes each.

3. 15 offensive players.

4. Permission to fistfights.

English made their rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.

The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a common regulations.

First unification became positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.

After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a standard set of rules games.

Modern outline

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.

Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.

1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this standard is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.

Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.

Began wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.

Unified requirements clothing was. Players was required to wear:

• hat or top hat;

• shoes;

• elongated stockings;

• pants.

Standard entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.

First international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.

The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.