Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Demand massive. Millions of people follow games of favorite teams. Demand growing planned.Of course for this discipline can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce history of football.Development of disciplineFootball appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of many countries. They were used in:• Ancient China;• Sparta;• on the Apennines.Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.First rulesPopularity public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the field were significant. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:1. 2 teams.2. 25 people each.3. 15 offensive players.4. Permission to fight.Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, players managed to fix a single regulations.First standardization became positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It quickly created a standard code of norms of football.Modern outline Over time discipline developed. Created conditions 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 standard is. Today shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. In society began to appear rumors. Many players felt that certain teams pay members salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary.Began wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time norm postponed.International developmentDevelopment of trade relations increased penetration of football to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At first association consisted of 7 countries.Standard requirements clothing was. Players required to wear:• hat or top hat;• shoes;• elongated stockings;• pants.Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939. Starting international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.