Football is the most popular gameon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of people watch matches of idols. Attention rising constantly.Of course for the specified sport you can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Shortly introduce development of football.Development of disciplineFootball appeared in antiquity. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were applied in:• Ancient China;• Ancient Greece;• Ancient Rome.Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.First rulesInterest among viewers appeared naturally. Game impressed with its dynamics. Battles on the field were significant. This allowed rules of football:1. 2 squads.2. 25 athletes each.3. 15 forwards.4. Right to fight.English made their norms. At first game didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.The Starting attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Cases demanded momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each player acted in accordance with acceptednorms. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to fix a common set of rules.First unification became positive. Attention public increased. As a result in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single set of rules games.Phased improvement Over time discipline developed. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate. Significant time became 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.1891 - year appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from current this strike is. Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.Game improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began to appear speculations. Many players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. In those days 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 league. After time norm postponed.International developmentDevelopment of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in beginning of the last century. At the start association consisted of 7 countries.Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear:• hat or top hat;• boots;• long stockings;• pants.Normal entered later. Initially footballers played without license plates. Notation appeared only in 1939. First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline added to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.Football flourished in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.