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soccer vs football
The team sport played with a round ball that players move mainly with their feet.
American
soccer
“My daughter has soccer practice every Tuesday after school.”
British
football
“My daughter has football practice every Tuesday after school.”
Good to know
Americans say 'soccer' to distinguish it from American football, whereas most of the world, including Britain, calls it 'football'. Ironically, 'soccer' originated as British university slang.
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