Is it football or soccer? The answer may be more surprising than many realise.
Football or soccer? It's a debate that has divided fans for decades. Many people believe "soccer" is an American invention. But the word actually originated in Britain and its history dates back to the 19th century. Here's how the world's most popular sport ended up with two different names.
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