Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Demand huge. Millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.
Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly introduce development of football.
Development of discipline
Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians improved 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 Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.
Severe discipline
Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field were significant. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were fix a single regulations.
First standardization became positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single set of rules games.
Modern outline
Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified standard is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to arise rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Started sequence denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.
International development
Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.
Standard established later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.
