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Who invented the word soccer?

Correct answer: B. British

  • A. American
  • B. British
  • C. Brazilian
  • D. Indian

Explanation

The word soccer developed in Britain as an informal shortening of association football, distinguishing it from rugby football. It was not originally coined in America, although the term is especially common there today.

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