Before high-wattage floodlights became prevalent, the NFL used a white football during night games to increase the ball’s visibility.

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Why Do Some People Call Football “Soccer”?

One of the best-known differences between British and American English is the fact that the sport known as football in Great Britain is usually called soccer in the United States. Because the sport originated in England, it is often assumed that soccer is an Americanism. In fact, the word is