Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Millions of people follow matches of idols. Demand growing constantly.Of course for the specified sport can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell development of football.Development of gameFootball appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were applied in:• Ancient China;• Sparta;• Ancient Rome.Italians developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.First rulesInterest among viewers appeared naturally. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the court were serious. This allowed norms of football:1. 2 squads.2. 25 athletes each.3. 15 offensive players.4. Right to fight.English made own norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were create a single set of rules.Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard set of norms of football.Modern outline Over time the game developed. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate. Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified standard different. Now take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.Discipline evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise rumors. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.Began sequence slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.Football in other countries of the worldDevelopment of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game became regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.Unified requirements on equipment was. Players required to wear:• hat or top hat;• shoes;• long stockings;• pants.Standard entered later. Initially footballers played without license plates. Notation arose only in 1939. Starting international tournament held in 1900. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated only England, France, Belgium.Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.