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Trump says America should change football's name so soccer can have it: 'It really doesn't make sense'

December 6, 2025

During the World Cup draw in Washington, D. C., former President Donald Trump proposed that the U. S. should rename American football to allow soccer to take the name 'football,' reflecting its usage in most countries. This statement came as he received the FIFA Peace Prize for his contributions to international sports.

Trump says America should change football's name so soccer can have it: 'It really doesn't make sense'

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Trump suggested renaming American football to allow soccer to be called football.
His comments were made during the World Cup draw in Washington, D. C.
He received the FIFA Peace Prize for his international contributions.
Trump noted the growth of soccer in the U. S. as part of his reasoning.

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Trump says America should change football's name so soccer can have it: 'It really doesn't make sense'

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Trump says America should change football's name so soccer can have it: 'It really doesn't make sense'

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