Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A popular team sport played on a rectangular field where a ball is kicked or carried to score goals or points.
Football
/ˈfʊtbɔːl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
And he was excellent at football.
"He's a football player!"
The stadium was full for the football match.
Etymology:
"Football" derives from the late Old English "fotballe," related to "foot" and "ball." The concept of games involving kicking a ball dates back to medieval Europe.
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