Football is the most popular gamein the world. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Attention growing planned.
Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly tell history of football.
Development of game
Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.
Severe discipline
Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field were significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a single set of rules.
First standardization turned out positive. Participation public increased. As a result in England there was the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single code of rules of football.
Phased improvement
Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified standard different. Today take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began to arise rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started sequence denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.
International development
Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms on equipment was. Football Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.
Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.
