Definitions
- Referring to the sport played with an oval-shaped ball and two teams of eleven players each. - Talking about American football, which is popular in the United States and involves tackling and throwing the ball. - Describing a ball used in the sport of football, which is typically made of leather or synthetic materials.
- Referring to the sport played with a round ball and two teams of eleven players each. - Talking about football as it is known in most countries outside of the United States. - Describing a ball used in the sport of soccer, which is typically made of synthetic materials and has a distinctive black and white pattern.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are team sports played with a ball.
- 2Both involve two teams of eleven players each.
- 3Both require physical fitness and skill.
- 4Both have a goal or scoring area that players try to reach.
- 5Both are popular sports played around the world.
What is the difference?
- 1Ball shape: Football is played with an oval-shaped ball, while soccer is played with a round ball.
- 2Use of hands: In football, players can use their hands to carry or throw the ball, while in soccer, players cannot use their hands except for the goalkeeper.
- 3Scoring: In football, scoring involves carrying the ball across the opponent's goal line or kicking it through the goalposts, while in soccer, scoring involves kicking the ball into the opponent's goal.
- 4Duration: A football game typically lasts longer than a soccer game.
- 5Popularity: Soccer is more popular worldwide, while football is more popular in the United States.
Remember this!
Football and soccer are both team sports played with a ball and require physical fitness and skill. However, the main difference between the two is the shape of the ball and the use of hands. Football is played with an oval-shaped ball and allows players to use their hands, while soccer is played with a round ball and prohibits the use of hands except for the goalkeeper.
