Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of idols. Attention rising constantly.
Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.
Development of discipline
Football originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among citizens of different states. They were used in:
• Asian countries;
• Ancient Greece;
• Ancient Rome.
Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket.
Severe discipline
Popularity public appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:
1. 2 squads.
2. 25 athletes each.
3. 15 forwards.
4. Right to fistfights.
English made own norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.
The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were create a common set of rules.
First unification became positive. Participation viewers increased. As a result in England there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.
After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single set of rules of football.
Phased improvement
Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate.
Significant time became 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.
1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified standard is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.
Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to appear rumors. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.
Began sequence slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.
International development
Development of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.
Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:
• headdress;
• shoes;
• elongated stockings;
• pants.
Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939.
Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams.
The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.