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Clue is in the name
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Football just means a game played on foot, as opposed to on horse.
I don't think so... basically that would mean every sport could/should be called "football"...
Basketball = played on foot, not horse therefore football
Volleyball = played on foot, not horse therefore football
Baseball = no horse, football again
Hockey = believe it or not, football... maybe skate ball?
I am kidding of course, it seems nobody really knows and the 2 main theories are the one you mentioned (on foot, not on horse) vs kicking of a ball with your foot (and not your hand)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_(word)#Etymology
Don't forget golf