Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.Of course for the specified sport can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell development of football.Development of disciplineFootball originated several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were used in:• Ancient China;• Ancient Greece;• Ancient Rome.Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.Severe disciplineInterest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamics. Passion on the court occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:1. 2 squads.2. 25 people each.3. 15 forwards.4. Permission to fistfights.English made their rules. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. Representatives from different colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each player acted in accordance with known to himrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to create a common set of rules.Starting unification became positive. Attention viewers intensified. As a result 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 immediately created a standard code of rules games.Phased improvement Over time discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate. Important year became 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.1891 - year appearances in discipline penalty. However, from modern specified standard is. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line.Discipline improved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began arise speculations. Some athletes felt that certain teams give players incentives. At that time disciplines could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.Started wave denunciations. Lineups wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the championship. After time requirement cancelled.Football in other countries of the worldGrowth of trade increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result game became regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At first organization included 7 countries.Standard requirements on equipment did not exist. Players was required to wear:• headdress;• shoes;• elongated stockings;• pants.Standard established later. Initially athletes played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939. Starting international championship held in 1900. Football included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.