Uživatel:KristianBreton

Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of fans watch games of idols. Demand growing planned.

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

Development of discipline

Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of many states. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• on the Apennines.
Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a single set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a standard code of rules games.

Phased improvement

Over time discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players salary. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.

Football in other countries of the world

Development of trade relations increased 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.
Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.