Football is the most famous disciplineon the planet. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of people watch games of idols. Demand growing constantly.Of course for the specified sport can make a bet in a bookmaker's office. Quickly tell history of football.Development of disciplineFootball appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different states. They were applied in:• Ancient China;• Sparta;• on the Apennines.Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. During the Middle Ages they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in sport formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket.Severe disciplineInterest public appeared not by chance. Game impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court occurred significant. Such a scenario allowed rules of football:1. 2 squads.2. 25 athletes each.3. 15 offensive players.4. Right to fight.English made their norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile 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 during the competition. Each player worked in accordance with known to himnorms. Outcome did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes managed to create a common set of rules.Starting standardization turned out positive. Participation viewers increased. According to the results in England formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.In 1863 formed The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single code of rules games.Modern outline Over time the game developed. Created requirements for the field. Approved dimensions of the gate. Important year became 1871. Then appeared the FA Cup. Championship - oldest in the class.1891 - time appearances in football kick from 11 meters. However, from modern specified strike different. Today take penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line.Discipline evolved. Love grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. In society began to appear rumors. Many players felt that certain teams pay members incentives. At that time disciplines could be exclusively amateur. As a result rules changed. They added a clause prohibiting athletes have a salary.Began wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the championship. Later requirement cancelled.Football in other countries of the worldGrowth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. As a result game started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start association included 7 countries.Unified norms clothing did not exist. Players was required to wear:• headdress;• boots;• elongated stockings;• pants.Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939. Starting international tournament took place in 1900. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.