"But does it surprise you that the origins of both the word and the framework for the modern game stem from medieval England? Today, the word 'football' is used to refer to different games: American football, the game played at the Super Bowl, where a foot is rarely used to direct the ball. And elsewhere in the world, football refers to what Americans call "soccer.""
"Historical evidence indicates it was used to refer to any game that was played standing (instead of on horseback) or with a ball (usually an inflated animal bladder or made from woven reed) to be kicked, according to the FIFA Museum. Regardless of the type of football game you are referring to today, experts say they have their origins in the simple and unregulated versions played in medieval Britain, according to Doug Harper, who created the Online Etymology Dictionary."
The Super Bowl will feature the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, attracting millions of viewers. The term 'football' refers to different games worldwide, including American football and soccer. The word combines 'foot' and 'ball' and historically referred to games played standing or with a ball, often an inflated animal bladder or woven reed. Origins trace to medieval Britain, where simple, unregulated versions evolved into modern codes. The Oxford English Dictionary cites Middle English usage (11501500), with written evidence from 1409 as "foteballe." Royal proclamations from King Edward and others warned of the game's violence.
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