Soccer is a pastime enjoyed by large part of the English population. During the World Cup, there is the opportunity for friendship among fans and sense of appreciation and unity overall, whether gathered at the game or just watching it on a big screen down at the local pub. 2010 FIFA World CUP is held in South Africa. My neighbors are from South Africa? LOVE the kids, they always spend time to play with me. They have a dog, named Honey, I do enjoy chasing her and partake in her barking songs. Check out my neighbor’s’ soccer ball.
It’s pink, purple and blue … very lady like soccer ball. COOL!
A lot of British people often wonder why Americans refer to the English version FOOTBALL as SOCCER. To uncover this question, a little bit of England’s history naming games need to be considered. The word “soccer” actually comes from England. In England, there were 2 types of football games” 1)Rugby Football and 2)Association Football. The slang tern for Rugby Football was “rugger.” The slang term for Association Football was “assoc.” The word “assoc” gradually changed to “soccer.” I don’t blame them. It is appropriate and easier to say. Well when Association Football was introduced in America, the game “football” already exist. To avoid any confusion, the Americans decided to use the word “soccer” for this new sport. According to English language dictionaries, Soccer is a short or an acronym for association football.
The word “soccer” was first used by the English.
The word “soccer” was first used by the English.
MaxMom at Living Life To The MAX is hosting a special celebration in Honor of 2010 World CUP. It is called Unity Diversity. To read more, Click Here. It’s going to be FUN and can’t wait to read everyone’s post. It is definitely a wonderful way to celebrate South Africa – 2010 World CUP.
Lots of Golden Woofs,
That is very interesting to know. Thank you Sugar!
I was wondering about that very thing, Sugar, what with so many friends excited for the World Cup right now. Of course, in American Football, they only kick the ball once in a while and otherwise the feets don't come into it much, so the term seems extra funny to me.
wags, Lola
Ok, you know what is funny….My mum played soccer in high school and in college and hers NEVER knew that. Boy, did I get a dork as a mum.
Puddles
Very interesting! I've always wondered about this myself! You're so smart, Sugar!
Wags,
Zona
Thank you Sugar for a most informative post today!
Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae
I knew it was called football in England, but I didn't know why it was called soccer here! A good fun fact to know 🙂
Cool. Mom says she was just talking about that with a coworker — wondering why we call the sport something else. Thanks!
Thank you Sugar for this information. We thought you looked very cool with that pretty ball in the pics!
love
martha and bailey xxx
This was very much interesting info my furend. Of course those folks Drive on the Wrong Side of the Road too. hehehe
Sugar, thanks for the information! That is very interesting! Lots of love, Debbie and Holly
My neighbor says that Americans call it soccer because "boring" was already taken by a town in Oregon….BOL
That's very interesting to know, Sugar! Thank you!
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
Thank you. I enjoyed learning this today about the term soccer. I never knew that. I'm from Germany and it's just called Fussball…and I did vote for Sugar for Top U dog as requested- good luck to her. She is really sweet 😉
Happy weekend!
Thanx for the info. Mom used to play SOCCER years ago.
We are loving that soccer ball – so feminine! Thanks so much for the explanation about the names. We knew there was a difference but didn't know why☺
Thanks for sorting that all out for us, Sugar! I like that soccer ball you've got there!
Bunny
What an educational post! We learned something new today! Thank you.
Sam & June
We often wondered about that, Sugar. Thanks for the very informative post. Hope you have a great weekend.
Woos – Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
Woo! Who knew? Thanks for the info, Sugar!
Luv,
DAve
Wow Sugar, you sure have a great blog!
Not only that but you are such a Smart Golden too! You know so much info about so many things! I love learning new things!
Hugs, Tessa
Well I did not know that!! But now I do! Thank you!
Fascinating info, Sugar! It's always been football to us, but we didn't know what the origins of soccer were!
Woofs,
Tommy (the ENGLISH Springer Spaniel!)
A fun, interesting post!…Thanks for the soccer information and the adorable photos, Sugar!…Happy Friday sweetie…xo…Calle, Halle, Sukki
Very interesting I didn't know why it was called by two different names. That's one pretty soccer ball
Hi There.
I'm looking for your Friday-Follow post.
Have a great day!
hi sugar~! wow–aren't you one smart puppers~!! 🙂
thanks for sharing all that cool information~!! 😀
xo,
luna
That's a nice looking soccer ball you have Sugar. Football is also called soccer in New Zealand. Thanks for telliing us where the word came from.
What a beautiful soccer ball.
Thanks for the lesson we didn't know that..
Big sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
Thanks for the information! I need to be educated every now and then….
I linked to you from MaxMom Caryl.
I always wondered why England called it one thing and we called it another. And now I know! Thanks for the education.
That's a really pretty soccer ball you have there!
We didn't know the reason we call it soccer so thanks for letting us know! We really like that girly soccer ball you have Sugar!
hey Sugar,
we can't blog yet but wanted to stop by to thank you for your support over grandpa's passing
chikisses
Very informative piece, thanks! You look lovely next to that ball.
Licks and wags…
Tucker
That's for sharing that, Sugar…very interesting stuff indeed!
Now…why do we Americans park in the Driveway and drive on the Parkway?
Your pal,
Petey
Hi, Sugar!
Your post is very interesting!
I did not know!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
You are so wise !
Thanks fur the GReat info!
My mom's paternal grandmother khame from Rugby England!
Hugz&Khyses,
Khyra
We went to Maxmom's blog. I need to find some cheer gear!
Wyatt
Sugaw
I had wondewed about that fow a vewy long time but wasn't smawt enuff to look it up..i'm so ashamed.
Thank you fow that explanation.
I love that ladylike soccew ball..i think it's a soopew cool game and my angel bwuvvew nikki was a pawsome playew. he once stole the ball fwom a gwoup of playews in hungawy when on a twip and no one could get it away fwom him hehehe
smoochie kisses
ASTA
I'd buy that soccer ball if you were in the ad for it!
You're very smart Sugar!
miss sugar,
thanks for the informational! me and asa and mama had always wondered why we call it soccer in america, and now we know!
*woof*
the booker man
puts us in our place then !x x x
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