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Football is the most popular gamein the world. Interest massive. Millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.
Of course for this discipline you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell history of football.
Development of game
Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.
First rules
Popularity public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred serious. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Attention viewers increased. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a standard code of norms of football.
Phased improvement
Over time discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike different. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began appear rumors. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Started sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm cancelled.
International development
Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.
Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.
