Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest massive. Millions of people watch matches of idols. Attention growing constantly.Of course for this discipline can make bets in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell development of football.Development of disciplineFootball appeared several centuries BC. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in:• Asian countries;• Sparta;• on the Apennines.Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the development of trade relations, it came to England. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket.First rulesInterest among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline captivated with its dynamism. Passion on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario allowed norms of football:1. 2 squads.2. 25 people each.3. 15 forwards.4. Permission to fight.Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own rules. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden.The first attempt to unification was made in 1846. Cases 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. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to create a common regulations.First unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Team renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. Organization immediately adopted a single set of norms games.Phased improvement Gradually discipline improved. Created conditions for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate. Important year is 1871. Then originated the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.1891 - time appearances in discipline penalty. However, from current specified strike different. Now take penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.Discipline improved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. Among the public began to appear speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players salary. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.Began wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled.Football in other countries of the worldDevelopment of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result game started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization included 7 countries.Unified requirements on equipment was. Football Players was required to wear:• headdress;• shoes;• elongated stockings;• pants.Normal entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939. First international championship held at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated only 3 teams.The heyday of the sport occurred in the 1950. On the planet started playing high class stars.