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Soccer, or Association Football, was first codified into what has evolved into the modern game in the 19th century in England. Although soccer is now a global phenomenon, its roots are English, and some traditionalists still claim national ownership of the game.
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What British team beat Juventus home and away in European football?
Dundee United
What british football players has played in two European cup finals?
Ryan Giggs Steven Gerrard
What is the only football league team in Britain which doesn't have any of the letters from the word 'football' in its name?
QPR! The only british team is Dundee QPR stands for Queens PArk RAngers
Did the British invent most modern sports?
In short : yes. The British gave us: * Rugby (changed by the Americans to American Football) * Hockey (changed by the Americans to Ice Hockey) * Tennis * Cricket * Football (Soccer) * Golf * Badminton * Squash * and even Baseball was invented in Surrey Rule Britannia
What year was football invented?
Football is the official name for soccer. Soccer comes from association football. Only in the USA and Canada do they say soccer. The global name for football is of course football. The global name for American football is gridiron. Gridiron is a code of handball and not football. Football is a sport where players control the ball with their feet and only football does this. Football has been played for many centuries but had no official rules. The british created rules for football in 1848. After that many codes of handball arose including rugger and gridiron, none of which are codes of football. Question asked by chickenman94
When was British Football Association created?
British Football Association was created in 1884.
How is football spelled in the UK?
Football is how it is spelled in British English.
When was British American Football Referees' Association created?
British American Football Referees' Association was created in 1984.
When did British Youth American Football Association end?
British Youth American Football Association ended in 2007.
When was British Universities American Football League created?
British Universities American Football League was created in 2007.
Which british football league club has the Shortest name?
the shortest name in the british football league is Bury
What is the British name for soccer?
Football
What are some British sports?
Some British sports are: soccer, football, and baseball.
Does the British Army have an American football team?
no
What is the British English word for soccer?
soccer = football "a game of soccer" = "a football match"
Is David Beckham an icon of football?
Yes, many people see him as an icon of British football.
Is there a british football league team with the letter z in it?
No.
