Why is football called football?

 Why is football called football?

Answer:

To recognize the early forms of soccer and rugby (the two of which were frequently called "football"), enthusiasts of the previous started referring to it as "affiliation football," a moniker got from the name of the Football Association, which was accused of overseeing the game's principles.

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