Why does soccer have 2 names?
- Jul, 22 2023
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As a soccer enthusiast, I've always been intrigued by the dual nomenclature of the sport. Soccer, known as football in most parts of the world, got its two names due to geographical differences. The game originated in England, where it was referred to as 'association football', which was later abbreviated to 'soccer'. However, in countries where other sports took the name 'football', like the US and Canada, the term 'soccer' stuck around. Despite the confusion, both names refer to the same beloved game.