American Traditions That Confuse The Rest of the World

Misusing the Word "Football"

Europeans got this one right. Why is American soccer not called "football" as it is in other countries? In soccer, you kick the ball with your foot. In American football, you do no such thing. The discrepancy is confusing.

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