Football is the most popular disciplineon the planet. Interest huge. Hundreds of millions of fans watch games of favorite teams. Demand growing planned. Of course for the specified sport can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly introduce history of football. Development of game Football appeared several centuries BC. Games with a ball were popular among citizens of different countries. They were applied in: • Ancient China; • Ancient Greece; • Ancient Rome. Inhabitants of Italy improved sport. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the development of trade, it came to England. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Popularity "Calcio" beaten cricket. Severe discipline Interest public appeared not by chance. Game captivated with its dynamism. Battles on the field occurred serious. This permitted rules of football: 1. 2 teams. 2. 25 people each. 3. 15 forwards. 4. Permission to fistfights. Inhabitants of Foggy Albion created own norms. At first game wasn't standardized. In some places allowed to throw projectile with hands, in others it was forbidden. The Starting attempt to unification occurred in 1846. Cases wanted immediate response. Representatives from several colleges entered the field on the field during the competition. Each athlete worked in accordance with acceptedrules. Outcome did not inspire optimism. However, athletes were fix a common regulations. First unification turned out positive. Participation viewers increased. According to the results in Great Britain formed the first specialized club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857. After 6 years formed The Football Association of England. It quickly created a single set of norms of football. Modern outline Over time discipline improved. 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 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified standard is. Now shoot penalties from fixed spot. Earlier moment was done from the line. Game evolved. Interest grew. As a result in the 1880s, the number of clubs passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear rumors. Some athletes felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days sports could be only amateur. According to the results rules changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary. Began wave denunciations. Teams accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later requirement postponed. Football in other countries of the world Growth of trade accelerated penetration of discipline to Europe. Following the results sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA appeared in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries. Unified requirements on equipment did not exist. Players required to wear: • headdress; • shoes; • elongated stockings; • pants. Standard entered later. For the first time athletes played without numbers. Notation appeared only in 1939. Starting international tournament took place at the beginning of the last century. Football added to the Olympiad. Participated total 3 teams. Football flourished in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.