The difference between "Football" and "Soccer"

[Chas]

In his own inimitable way John Cleese explains the difference between "Football" and "Soccer"

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=658869340826926

 

[Philip A]

Very well said!

Now, I'm looking forward to Mr. Cleese discussing the notion of "Land of the Free", for which it seems that some little confusion exists...

 

[kamaangir]

It seems they are short of Irony in some parts of the US hahaha

 

[Paddler Ed]

Now try explaining in Australia what footy is... in NSW it'll be Rugby League (NRL) VIC it's Aussie Rules, and QLD it can be either! Soccer on other hand is the same everywhere.

 

[Pat]

NZ definitions.Rugby is a game for hooligans played by gentlemen.Soccer is is a game for gentlemen played by hooligans.
Rugby League is a game for hooligans played by hooligans.

 

[krustyone]

Now try explaining in Australia what footy is... in NSW it'll be Rugby League (NRL) VIC it's Aussie Rules, and QLD it can be either! Soccer on other hand is the same everywhere.

Yep. Even us aussies struggle with the varying football codes in our home country although Aussie Rules, (AFL) has the greatest following across the country.