Football is the most popular gamein the world. Interest massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow games of idols. Attention growing planned.Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell development of football.Development of disciplineFootball appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among inhabitants of different countries. They were applied in:• Asian countries;• Sparta;• on the Apennines.Italians developed discipline. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.First rulesInterest among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Passion on the court were significant. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:1. 2 teams.2. 25 people each.3. 15 forwards.4. Permission to fistfights.Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their rules. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player worked in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a single set of rules.Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation viewers increased. According to the results in England there was the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. It quickly created a standard code of norms games.Phased improvement Gradually discipline developed. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate. Important year is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.1891 - year appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike is. Now shoot penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line.Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began to appear rumors. Some players felt that certain teams pay members incentives. In those days sports could be only amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting athletes to receive remuneration.Started wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.International developmentDevelopment of trade relations accelerated penetration of discipline to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.Unified requirements clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:• headdress;• shoes;• long stockings;• pants.Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They arose only in 1939. Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.