Uživatel:RickyThigpen

Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of idols. Attention rising constantly.

Of course for this discipline can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred serious. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
English made own rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. 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 athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to create a single set of rules.
Starting unification turned out positive. Attention public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain there was the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It quickly created a standard set of rules of football.

Modern outline

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from current this standard different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment 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 to appear speculations. Many athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Started wave slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Standard requirements clothing was. Players required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.