Uživatel:GustavoBurleson

Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Attention rising constantly.

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

Development of game

Football appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy improved 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 public appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Right to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were create a common set of rules.
First unification turned out positive. Participation public increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first special club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It immediately created a single set of rules of football.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified standard is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began appear speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements clothing was. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Normal established later. Initially footballers played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.