Rio Ferdinand subtly called out Trump over World Cup 'soccer' talk

Is it called football or soccer? Donald Trump said one thing, and Rio Ferdinand said another at the 2026 World Cup draw.
The New York Times

Where does the word ‘soccer’ come from?

The word ‘soccer’ remains at the heart of one of the most enduring, if comparatively low-key and petty fronts of the culture war. At its most basic level, it’s a transatlantic disagreement over ...
CNN

Football or soccer? It’s complicated

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” William Shakespeare had no idea that those same words would apply to one of today’s ongoing terminology rivalries stretching across the Atlantic – the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

When Did We Start Calling ‘Football’ ‘Soccer’?

The 2014 Brazil World Cup, likely to be the "most watched sporting event ever," is currently taking the world by storm. Though soccer has long been the world's favorite sport, its popularity has ...
The New York Times

Football v Soccer – how different is the beautiful game in England and America?

England beat Senegal 3-0 to set up a quarterfinal matchup with France. Of course the irony is the term originated in England. Soccer. A word that in the UK conjures up images of Americans playing ...
CNN

Blind soccer explained: What are the rules and why are some players allowed to see?

Blind soccer often produces some of the most memorable moments at the Paralympics. Remarkable videos of players showing incredible coordination and skill, slaloming through entire teams and scoring ...