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.
What's with the surge in calling soccer "football"?
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.
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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