Uživatel:ZacheryHeidelber

Football is the most famous gamein the world. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of favorite teams. Attention rising planned.

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

Development of game

Football originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.

First rules

Interest public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the field occurred significant. This permitted rules of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
English created own rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a common regulations.
Starting unification became positive. Attention public intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a standard code of norms games.

Phased improvement

Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified strike different. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear rumors. Many players felt that certain teams pay members salary. In those days sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later norm cancelled.

International development

Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.

Standard established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.