Football is the most famous gameon the planet. Demand massive. Hundreds of millions of fans follow matches of idols. Demand rising constantly.Of course for the specified sport can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly tell history of football.Development of disciplineFootball appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of many states. They were applied in:• Ancient China;• Sparta;• Ancient Rome.Italians improved sport. During the Middle Ages they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" surpassed cricket.First rulesInterest public appeared naturally. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field occurred serious. Such a scenario permitted rules of football:1. 2 squads.2. 25 people each.3. 15 offensive players.4. Permission to fight.Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made their norms. At first discipline didn't unify. In some places allowed to throw ball with hands, in others forbidden.The first attempt to standardization was made in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with known to himrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, players were fix a single set of rules.First unification became positive. Attention public increased. As a result in England there was the first special club. Roster named "Sheffield". It happened in 1857.After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It quickly adopted a standard set of norms of football.Modern outline Gradually discipline improved. Created requirements for the stadium. Standardized dimensions of the gate. Significant time is 1871. At that time appeared the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world.1891 - year appearances in football penalty. However, from current specified standard is. Today shoot penalties from point. Earlier moment was done from the line.Discipline improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began appear speculations. Many players felt that certain teams give players salary. At that time sports could be only amateur. According to the results norms changed. They added a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration.Started wave slander. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. After time requirement cancelled.Football in other countries of the worldGrowth of trade increased penetration of discipline to other countries. Following the results game started regulated at the international level. FIFA appeared in beginning of the last century. At the start organization included 7 countries.Standard norms clothing was. Football Players was required to wear:• headdress;• shoes;• long stockings;• pants.Normal entered later. Initially athletes played without license plates. They appeared only in 1939. First international championship took place at the beginning of the last century. Discipline included to the Olympiad. Participated total England, France, Belgium.The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing high class stars.