Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Interest massive.
Millions of people follow matches of favorite teams. Attention rising planned.
Of course for the specified sport can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly introduce development of football.
Development of game
Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.
First rules
Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Battles on the field were significant. This allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism.
However, athletes were create a common regulations.
First standardization became positive. Attention public increased. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard code of rules of football.
Phased improvement
Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current specified standard is. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur.
As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.
International development
Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms clothing was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.
Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.
