The truth is no, but that sure doesn't mean football is more skillful than soccer.
From one persons point of view, it is, another person's, it isn't. There is no way of measuring skill. A person could argue that Chess is more strategic. So finally: Neither are more strategic than the other.
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This is a difficult question to answer as it comes down to opinion. Some things to draw your own conclusions on may include..
How enjoyable/challenging/complex/rewarding is it to play?
How enjoyable/challenging/complex/rewarding it is to watch (live/telecast)?
Comparative skill required/shown
Comparative strength required/shown
Comparative athletic ability required/shown
Comparative sportsmanship required/demonstrated
Influence of adjudicator on outcome
other extraneous influencing factors may include..
Tradition of respective clubs
Participation rate and respect in community
Impact on community/society and culture
Level of professionalism
Both have their strengths, yet to me (who appreciates both games) there is a clear winner. Make sure you do your research on this one.
Yes, definitely! Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, more people watch it than anything else. Nothing else compares to amount of fun in soccer. So to answer your question, YES, soccer is a lot more awesome than American football!