If a soccer ball is for the sport soccer, why isn't a football called a football ball if the football is also the name of the sport itself?
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The term "soccer ball" is used to refer to the ball specifically designed and used in the sport of soccer. The ball used in soccer is typically round, made of synthetic leather or other materials, and has a specific size and weight.
On the other hand, the term "football" is used to refer to two different sports depending on where you are in the world. In most countries, "football" refers to what is commonly known as soccer. However, in the United States and Canada, "football" refers to a different sport that involves an oval-shaped ball and is played with hands and feet.
The reason the American and Canadian version of football is not called a "football ball" is primarily due to historical reasons. The sport that we now call American football originated from various forms of rugby and association football (soccer) in the mid-19th century. Back then, these sports were evolving and did not have standardized names. Over time, the sport evolved with unique rules and strategies, and the term "football" became established as the name for this version of the game.
So, while it may seem logical to call it a "football ball" since the sport is called football, the term "football" has already been associated with the sport itself and referring to the specific ball as a "football ball" would be redundant.