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[–] zikzak025@lemmy.world 10 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Football just means a game played on foot, as opposed to on horse.

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[–] Jhex@lemmy.world -4 points 4 months ago (1 child)

I don't think so... basically that would mean every sport could/should be called "football"...

Basketball = played on foot, not horse therefore football
Volleyball = played on foot, not horse therefore football
Baseball = no horse, football again
Hockey = believe it or not, football... maybe skate ball?

I am kidding of course, it seems nobody really knows and the 2 main theories are the one you mentioned (on foot, not on horse) vs kicking of a ball with your foot (and not your hand)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_(word)#Etymology

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[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

Don't forget golf

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