European football is also called association football or soccer. It began in ancient China.

欧式足球又称英式足球，起源于古代中国。

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American football is derived from the English game of rugby, and is entirely different from ordinary football, that is, soccer or association football.

美国的橄榄球运动起源于英国的橄榄球赛，同一般的足球运动、即英式足球截然不同。

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The SocZ will partner with the head of the non-profit Chinese Football Association, which oversees Chinese soccer, including amateur and professional leagues.

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The backlash against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez continued on Monday with reaction from his club, Merseyside Police, and even Downing Street before English soccer's governing body, the Football Association, formally charged him with violent conduct for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in a game on Sunday.

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The official backlash against Liverpool striker Luis Suarez continued on Monday with reaction from his club, Merseyside Police, and even Downing Street before English soccer's governing body, the Football Association, formally charged him with violent conduct for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in a game on Sunday.

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