Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Demand huge. Millions of fans watch games of idols. Attention growing constantly.Of course for this discipline you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.Development of disciplineFootball originated several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were used in:• Ancient China;• Sparta;• Ancient Rome.Italians developed sport. 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" beaten cricket.First rulesPopularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the court occurred serious. This permitted rules of football:1. 2 squads.2. 25 people each.3. 15 offensive players.4. Permission to fistfights.Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own norms. At first discipline wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden.The Starting attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes managed to fix a common regulations.First standardization became positive. Attention viewers intensified. According to the results in England there was the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly created a standard set of norms of football.Modern outline Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate. Important year became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the world.1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from current this standard is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.Game evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began arise speculations. Many players felt that certain teams give players incentives. In those days disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players have a salary.Started wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement postponed.International developmentDevelopment of trade relations accelerated penetration of football to Europe. Following the results game started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At first organization included 7 countries.Unified norms clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:• hat or top hat;• boots;• elongated stockings;• pants.Normal established later. Initially athletes played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939. First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated only England, France, Belgium.Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.