Why is American football called football?

Apart from running, it doesn't utilize much use of the players' feet. Not like real football (a.k.a. soccer)

Wouldn't "tackleball" be a more suitable name?

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TexChik · F

Football is football , soccer is soccer... in America.

Carver · 31-35, F

My dad always called it "tackleball" and taught me and my sister to refer to soccer as football. American football being labeled such still bugs him to this day. 😂

bellybuttonfan17 · 36-40, M

@Carver: I have to meet your dad and high five him and may be watch games with him over a beer.. You know real Football games like the Uefa Champions League or Fifa World Cup. :D

Carver · 31-35, F

@bellybuttonfan17: Sounds like my dad's kind of fun. ;)