Uživatel:AnnetteLowry

Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Millions of people follow matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.

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. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

Severe discipline

Interest public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their norms. At first game didn't unify. 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 different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to create a common regulations.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified standard different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began to appear rumors. Many players felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. At that time sports could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal entered later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.