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Gridiron football (not futbol or soccer) was actually born in Canada by British soldiers against civilians in a game in Toronto on November 9, 1861. It has been modified since then.
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Where was football soccer invented at?
Association Football (aka Soccer) was invented in England.
Why is soccer referred to as footbol?
The real name for Soccer is Football. You use your foot, to move the ball. Football was invented before American Football, the rules were written before American Football's rules. American Football shouldn't be called Football because the foot is barely used.
The roots of American Football come from soccer and what other sport?
Soccer --> Rugby --> American Football
Who was the inventor of the American sport soccer?
Soccer was not invented by an American
Where did soccer originate in Italy?
Roman Italy invented the game we now call soccer or football.
Who invented or made the first football for the game of football?
depends what football you're referring to: soccer or American football? depends what football you're referring to: soccer or American football?
Where was football soccer invented at?
Association Football (aka Soccer) was invented in England.
Why is soccer referred to as footbol?
The real name for Soccer is Football. You use your foot, to move the ball. Football was invented before American Football, the rules were written before American Football's rules. American Football shouldn't be called Football because the foot is barely used.
Which college professor came up with football?
The game of American Football was not invented by any college professor. It is a derivative of the game that became the inspiration for American Football, Rugby, and Soccer.
What is soccer called in Spain?
Because the game was invented here, a long time before American "Football". Question really ought to be, why do you call football "soccer". Grrr! ---- Soccer is an English coloquial version of the phrase 'Association Football' .The game is called Football NOT Soccer. The word 'Soccer' was used to describe on particular form of league of football.
What is a better game soccer of football?
soccer is American for football
The roots of American Football come from soccer and what other sport?
Soccer --> Rugby --> American Football
What sport is gridiron in American?
American football. Not soccer(football)
When wikianswers come up with football in an american question do they mean football or soccer?
Americans call soccer soccer, and football football!
Why do they cal American football football?
Soccer
Who was the inventor of the American sport soccer?
Soccer was not invented by an American
What was invented in 1863?
soccer (football) was invented in 1863 in England
