Football is the most popular disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of fans watch matches of favorite teams. Attention growing constantly.Of course for this discipline can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football.Development of gameFootball appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were used in:• Asian countries;• Ancient Greece;• on the Apennines.Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.Severe disciplinePopularity public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field were serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:1. 2 squads.2. 25 athletes each.3. 15 forwards.4. Permission to fight.Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created their rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, players managed to fix a common set of rules.Starting standardization turned out positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single code of norms games.Phased improvement Over time discipline developed. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate. Significant time is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified standard is. Now take penalties from fixed spot. 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. In society began appear speculations. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters pay members salary. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.Started wave slander. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm postponed.Football in other countries of the worldGrowth of trade increased penetration of football to Europe. As a result game started regulated at the international level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first association included 7 countries.Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:• headdress;• shoes;• long stockings;• pants.Standard established later. For the first time athletes played without license plates. They arose only in 1939. Starting international tournament held in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams.Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.