Meaning of the word "association football" in English
What does "association football" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
association football
US /əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən ˈfʊt.bɔːl/
UK /əˌsəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən ˈfʊt.bɔːl/
Noun
a game played by two teams of eleven players with a round ball that may not be touched with the hands or arms except by the goalkeepers during play. The object of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal.
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Globally, association football is the most popular sport.
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Many countries refer to association football simply as 'football'.
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