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Americans get mocked for saying 'soccer.' But England is the one that made the word.
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0:46Now PlayingAmericans often get called out for saying "soccer" instead of "football," but the truth is more complicated — and a little ironic.
In the late 1800s, "football" was not one unified sport in Britain. There were several versions being played, most notably rugby football and association football, according to Britannica.
That created a simple problem. If someone said they were playing "football," it was not always clear which version they meant.
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