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Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Attention growing 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 originated in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.
First rules
Popularity public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field were serious. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
English made own rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a common set of rules.
Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single code of rules games.
Phased improvement
Gradually the game developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to appear rumors. Some players felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement cancelled.
International development
Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.
Standard norms clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.
Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated only 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.