Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of idols. Demand growing planned.
Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly tell development of football.
Development of discipline
Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.
Severe discipline
Popularity public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
English made own norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to create a common set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately created a standard set of norms games.
Modern outline
Gradually discipline improved. 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 class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike is. Today take 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. Some players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.
International development
Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing was. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.
Standard established later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.
