Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest massive. Millions of people watch games of idols. Demand growing planned. Of course for the specified sport can make bets at bookmakers. Shortly introduce history of football. Development of discipline Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among citizens of many countries. They were used in: • Ancient China; • Sparta; • Ancient Rome. Inhabitants of Italy developed sport. In the 16th century they introduced to the world the game "Calcio". With the growth trade, it came to England. Love in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" beaten cricket. First rules Popularity among viewers appeared not by chance. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Passion on the court were serious. This permitted norms of football: 1. 2 squads. 2. 25 people each. 3. 15 forwards. 4. Permission to fight. Inhabitants of Foggy Albion made own norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others forbidden. The first attempt to standardization occurred in 1846. Conditions demanded immediate response. players from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire positive development of events. However, athletes were fix a single set of rules. First unification turned out positive. Participation public intensified. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857. After 6 years appeared The Football Association of England. Organization quickly adopted a single code of rules games. Phased improvement Over time the game improved. Created conditions for the stadium. Approved dimensions of the gate. Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the world. 1891 - time appearances in discipline kick from 11 meters. However, from modern this strike different. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier penetration was done from the line. Game improved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams exceeded 100 pieces. In society began to appear rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. At that time sports could be only amateur. As a result rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players to receive remuneration. Started wave denunciations. Teams wrote accusations against each other. Some clubs left the league. After time norm cancelled. Football in other countries of the world Growth of trade accelerated penetration of football to other countries. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At first association consisted of 7 countries. Standard norms on equipment did not exist. Football Players required to wear: • headdress; • shoes; • elongated stockings; • pants. Normal established later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation arose only in 1939. Starting international championship held in 1900. Discipline added to the Olympic Games. Participated total 3 teams. Football flourished in the middle of the last century. On the planet started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.