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Association football gained the nickname "soccer" in 1871 when the Rugby Football Union was founded. Both sports were called "football", so people called Association football "soccer" and Rugby football "rugger". Although "rugger" is rarely used anymore, the name "soccer" persists in several countries.
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What is soccer called in Canada?
Soccer is called soccer in Canada as well.
What is end of a soccer called?
what is end of a soccer game called
Why isn't soccer called soccer ball?
It isn't called soccer ball because the soccer ball is the ball you use in soccer. See? I have actually heard people call it soccer and soccer ball.
What was soccer called when it cames to US?
soccer! It was called fut-ball it was called football
Why is it called soccer?
it was originally called football everywhere but people started calling it soccer short for soccer association
What is a soccer venue called?
soccer pitch
Is soccer originally called soccer ball?
Soccer was once called Football but now they call it soccer. But some people also use the word football when referring to soccer.
What was soccer called?
In any where outside North America soccer is called football
When soccer first came to the US what was it called?
soccer
What is Saudi Arabian soccer called in English?
soccer
What are soccer shoes are called?
soccer shoes are called cleats you can tell that they are cleats if they have spikes on the bottom.
What is the gripping sole on a soccer shoe called?
The gripping sole on a soccer shoe is called a cleat.
