Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people follow matches of idols. Attention growing constantly.Of course for this discipline can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly tell history of football.Development of disciplineFootball originated in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of many countries. They were used in:• Asian countries;• Ancient Greece;• Ancient Rome.Italians developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.First rulesPopularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field occurred significant. This allowed norms of football:1. 2 teams.2. 25 athletes each.3. 15 offensive players.4. Right to fight.English created own norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were create a single set of rules.First unification became positive. Attention public intensified. As a result in England formed the first specialized club. Team named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single set of rules of football.Modern outline Gradually the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate. Significant time became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current specified standard is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.Began wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.International developmentGrowth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization included 7 countries.Standard requirements clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear:• hat or top hat;• shoes;• long stockings;• pants.Normal established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They arose only in 1939. Starting international championship took place in 1900. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.