Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Demand huge. Millions of people watch matches of idols. Attention growing planned.
Of course for this discipline you can make bets at bookmakers. Quickly tell development of football.
Development of discipline
Football appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different countries. They were used in:
• Ancient China;
• Ancient Greece;
• on the Apennines.
Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.
First rules
Interest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field were significant. This allowed norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Permission to fistfights.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.
The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were create a single set of rules.
Starting standardization became positive. Attention viewers increased. As a result in England formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It immediately adopted a single set of rules games.
Modern outline
Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.
1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified standard is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.
Discipline improved. Love grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to appear rumors. Many athletes felt that certain teams pay members incentives. In those days disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.
Began wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm cancelled.
Football in other countries of the world
Development of trade relations increased penetration of football to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• boots;
• long stockings;
• pants.
Standard entered later. Initially athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939.
First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.
Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.