The word soccer is actually a British term that comes from Association Football, US historians have found. They were investigating the history of the word, and the cultural difference behind it. In fact, the use of the term goes back 200 years, they said. The word 'soccer' comes from the use of the term 'association football' in Britain and goes back 200 years, they said. According to the Oxford English dictionary the first recorded use of the word 'football' in English was in 1486. The contemporary history of the world's favourite game spans more than 100 years. It all began in 1863 in England, when rugby football and association football branched off on their different courses and the Football Association in England was formed - becoming the sport's first governing body.
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British term that comes from Association Football
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Originated in Britain at the end of the nineteenth century
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Was commonly used in the UK until around 30 years ago
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Experts say naming difference may need to be resolved
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