Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of people follow matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.Of course for this discipline can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly introduce development of football.Development of gameFootball appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different states. They were used in:• Asian countries;• Sparta;• Ancient Rome.Italians improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.First rulesInterest public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario permitted norms of football:1. 2 teams.2. 25 people each.3. 15 forwards.4. Permission to fistfights.Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others it was forbidden.The first attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himnorms. Result did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a common set of rules.Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation public intensified. As a result in Great Britain there was the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single set of rules games.Modern outline Over time the game improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate. Significant time became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class.1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current this standard different. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began to appear speculations. Some players felt that certain teams give players salary. At that time sports could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.Started wave slander. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement postponed.International developmentDevelopment of trade relations increased penetration of football to Europe. Following the results sport became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:• headdress;• boots;• elongated stockings;• pants.Normal established later. For the first time footballers played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939. First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympic Games. Participated only 3 teams.The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing high class stars.