valpomike: It is not the same game. Check it out. Football is much better, harder to play, and harder on each player. We, here in the USA also have soccer, but not watched as much, as real football. Yes, I know what American Football, as it is known in Europe, is. I just wondered why it's called "football". Seems to me that the use of the feet is occasional, whereas, in real football, the ball can only be propelled by the feet, except by the goalkeeper. I think that "American Rugby" would be a more accurate name. Of course British rugby is a much tougher game, played without the body armour. I remember a tour, years ago, by a Welsh rugby team who took "football" teams on at their own game, without the protection. Not quite sure who won. Perhaps someone remembers.
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