Uživatel:SpencerMcKinley

Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Demand huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of idols. Attention growing planned.

Of course for this discipline can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Shortly introduce history of football.

Development of game

Football originated in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Italians developed sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

Severe discipline

Popularity among viewers appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
English created their norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to create a common set of rules.
Starting unification became positive. Attention public intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a single code of rules of football.

Modern outline

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this standard different. Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment 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 arise speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams pay members salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm cancelled.

Football in other countries of the world

Growth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939.
First international tournament held at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.