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The word Soccer started as a phonetically abbreviated vernacular word for 'Association football' coined by English public school students who took the 'soc' from 'Association' and put an 'er' on the end. The same students called Rugby football 'Rugger' but this word has largely fallen out of use. Typically 'an Oxford University student who played Association football and Rugby football' would be described as "an Oxforder who plays Soccer and Rugger". Association Football was coded in 1863 and this is why prior to this the word Soccer did not exist.
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How did the name soccer came to life?
the name "soccer" is not the real name it is football. Football is because you use your foot. duhhhh!
Is soccer and football scored differently or the same?
Soccer and football is the same sport witha different name, it is called football in the uk and soccer in the u.s.
What is the British name for soccer?
Football
What the name of that soccer game where your the manager and it cant be finished?
The name of the soccer game was football.
How did soccer get the name?
Association Football was the first name of football as it was estbalished by the Football Association of England. Soccer is derived from Asocc or Socca, some deviations from the original word.
What is a another name for football?
English football in America is called Soccer or American football in England is like rugby =)
Soccer vs football?
It depends on what you mean by soccer vs football. If you are referring to the beautiful game. Most countries and territories call it football or something similar to the name. However, some countries say soccer(Association Football) because they have other sports or versions of football, such as American Football, Canadian Football, Australian Football, Gaelic Football and Rugby Football.
What is the popular name of football in the US?
In the USA you have American football and soccer.
What is the long name for soccer?
Association Football.
Another name for football?
Footy or soccer.
What is the other name for soccer?
Association Football
What is another name fr soccer?
Football, The United states of America is the only country that calls Soccer, soccer. All of the other countries call it football.
