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What’s with the surge in calling soccer “football”?

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It has always been called football. Maybe not in your circles, but within the football community that has always been a common name for the sport. It is also consistent with international standards as FIFA, all continental governing bodies and the overwhelming majority of national member federations use the term.

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OK seppo

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Well, that is its name. What we call football is rugby.

Football. Can’t use your hands. Hence FOOT

Rugby. Can pick up ball.

Rugby union. Rugby league. Etc.

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