Why "Football" is called "Soccer" in the U.S.??? (English, players)

[Edu983]

The whole world calls the sport "Football" (more than 5 billion people), even in the old continent and including the people who invented the english language...

Players use a foot and a ball... Football.

Why the U.S. Nationals refer to the sport as "Soccer" and use the word "Football" to refer to a sport that is played with their hands and an oval?

Anyone knows why?

[yankinscotland]

Because Americans like to be difficult and are always right.

[BRAZILIAN]

Originally Posted by yankinscotland

Because Americans like to be difficult and are always right.

Very good your explanation.

[yankinscotland]

Originally Posted by BRAZILIAN

Very good your explanation.

My dh is rooting for Brazil to win the cup.

[Drover]

To aggravate the "football" fans of the world.

[BRAZILIAN]

Originally Posted by yankinscotland

My dh is rooting for Brazil to win the cup.

Thank you very, very much.
We will strive do not disappoint you.

[yankinscotland]

Originally Posted by BRAZILIAN

Thank you very, very much.
We will strive do not disappoint you.

Of course, we'd prefer for Scotland to be in it and to win, but....

[grmasterb]

Because we want to.

BTW.....The foot is used in American football on kickoffs, punts and free kicks.

[yankinscotland]

Originally Posted by grmasterb

Because we want to.

BTW.....The foot is used in American football on kickoffs, punts and free kicks.

I believe football (soccer) was invented before American football which descended from British rugby.

[grmasterb]

Originally Posted by yankinscotland

I believe football (soccer) was invented before American football which descended from British rugby.

So? Do folks gripe about Aussie Rules Football for the same reason? Heck, in the Aussie game, they actually dribble the ball.