Football is the most famous disciplinein the world. Interest huge. Millions of fans follow games of idols. Attention rising planned. Of course for this discipline you can make a bet at bookmakers. Quickly introduce history of football. Development of game Football appeared in antiquity. Disciplines with a ball in demand among inhabitants of different countries. They were used in: • Asian countries; • Sparta; • Ancient Rome. Inhabitants of Italy improved discipline. In the 16th century they created the game "Calcio". With the growth trade relations, it came to the United Kingdom. Interest in discipline formed instantly. By Level of Interest "Calcio" surpassed cricket. First rules Interest public appeared naturally. Discipline impressed with its dynamism. Battles on the court were significant. This allowed norms of football: 1. 2 teams. 2. 25 people each. 3. 15 offensive players. 4. Permission to fistfights. 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 occurred in 1846. Conditions wanted momentary response. players from different colleges entered the field on the field as part of the tournament. Each athlete acted in accordance with acceptedrules. Result did not inspire optimism. However, players were fix a common set of rules. Starting standardization became positive. Attention viewers intensified. As a result in England there was the first special club. Roster renamed "Sheffield". It happened in 1857. In 1863 appeared The Football Association of England. Organization immediately created a standard set of rules of football. Phased improvement Over time discipline improved. Created requirements for the field. Standardized dimensions of the gate. Significant time is 1871. At that time originated the FA Cup. Tournament - oldest in the class. 1891 - time appearances in football penalty. However, from modern specified strike is. Today take penalties from point. Earlier penetration was done from the line. Game evolved. Interest grew. According to the results in the 1880s, the number of teams passed over a hundred. Among the public began appear speculations. Some players felt that a number of rosters give players incentives. In those days sports could be exclusively amateur. As a result norms changed. They introduced a clause prohibiting players have a salary. Began wave denunciations. Lineups accused each other. Some clubs left the league. Later norm cancelled. International development Development of trade relations increased penetration of discipline to Europe. As a result sport started regulated at the supranational level. FIFA originated in 1904. At the start organization consisted of 7 countries. Unified norms clothing did not exist. Football Players was required to wear: • hat or top hat; • shoes; • long stockings; • pants. Standard established later. Initially footballers played without numbers. They appeared only in 1939. Starting international championship took place in 1900. Football included to the Olympic Games. Participated total England, France, Belgium. The heyday of the sport occurred in the middle of the last century. In the world started playing Pele, Yashin and other players.