Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Attention rising planned.































Of course for this discipline can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly tell development of football.































Development of discipline































Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:















• Ancient China;















• Ancient Greece;















• on the Apennines.















Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.































Severe discipline































Popularity public appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious. This permitted rules of football:















1. 2 squads.















2. 25 people each.















3. 15 offensive players.















4. Permission to fight.















Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their 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 athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were fix a common set of rules.















Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.















In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single set of norms of football.































Modern outline































Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.















Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.















1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified standard is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.















Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began arise speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.















Began sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.































Football in other countries of the world































Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.















Unified norms on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:















• headdress;















• boots;















• long stockings;















• pants.































Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.















First international tournament took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.















Football flourished in the 1950. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.