Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet.
Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of idols. Attention growing planned.
Of course for the specified sport can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.
Development of game
Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.
Severe discipline
Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
English made their rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events.
However, players were create a common set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in England there was the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard code of rules games.
Phased improvement
Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern specified standard is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to arise speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed.
They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm cancelled.
Football in other countries of the world
Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association included 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.
Standard established later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.
