Uživatel:MercedesMontes

Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow games of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.

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

Development of discipline

Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.

First rules

Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred serious. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 offensive players.
4. Permission to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.
The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a common regulations.
First unification turned out positive. Attention viewers increased. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It quickly created a standard set of rules games.

Phased improvement

Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current this strike is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear rumors. Many athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Started wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm postponed.

International development

Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international tournament 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. In the world started playing high class stars.