Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of favorite teams. Demand rising constantly.
Of course for the specified sport you can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Shortly tell history of football.
Development of game
Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of many states. They were applied in:
• Ancient China;
• Sparta;
• Ancient Rome.
Italians developed discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.
Severe discipline
Interest among viewers appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred significant. This permitted norms of football:
1. 2 teams.
2. 25 people each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fight.
Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were create a common set of rules.
First unification became positive. Participation viewers intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first special club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a single set of norms games.
Phased improvement
Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate.
Important year became 1871. Then appeared 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.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations. Many players felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.
Began sequence denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm postponed.
Football in other countries of the world
Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.
Unified norms clothing was. Football Players was required to wear:
• hat or top hat;
• shoes;
• long stockings;
• pants.
Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without license plates. They arose only in 1939.
First international championship took place in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. In the world started playing high class stars.