Futbol VS Football
February 6, 2023
With the FIFA World Cup ending a couple of months ago, and the Super Bowl coming up soon, everybody is excited about both fútbol and football. Although they share a name, they are both very different!
Fútbol
With 275,000,000 players worldwide, including 128,983 pro’s you could easily say fútbol (soccer) is the most popular team sport in the world! According to FIFA, modern fútbol began in 1863 in England. Obviously, fútbol has since expanded across the globe. During The FIFA World Cup 2023, there were 32 qualified countries, with nearly 26 million spectators just watching from home alone.
What do you enjoy most about Fútbol?
“The skills” (Gareth Espanto 6th)
“The bonds and how you learn to play together, you can’t do something without each other.” (Adam Abouelnaga 6th)
“The fact you can make friends.” (Lauren Olsen 7th)
Who is your favorite team?
“Liverpool FC” (Adam Abouelnaga 6th)
“England National Team” (Gareth Espanto 6th)
“Liverpool.” (Lauren Olsen 7th)
Do you play Fútbol?
“Yes.” (Gareth Espanto 6th)
“Yes.” (Adam Abouelnaga 6th)
“Yes.” (Lauren Olsen 7th)
Football
Did you know that American football can also be known as gridiron? With 400 million fans (according to topendsports.com) and 1728 players in the NFL, football is the most popular sport in the U.S. Football started as a mix between soccer and rugby, and the first game was played in 1869 in New Jersey. Last year’s annual Super Bowl 2022 game reached 99.18 million views! People of all ages come together to play this fun sport!
Did you know that Mr. Molstre played football during college?
Mr. Molstre
Have you ever played football?
“Yes” (Mr. Molstre)
Where did you play?
“For NDSU” (Mr. Molstre)
What position?
“Running back” (Mr. Molstre)
Who is your favorite team?
“Minnesota Vikings” (Mr. Molstre)
What do you like about football?
“Hitting and getting hit” (Mr. Molstre)
What do you enjoy most about Football?
“Patrick Mahomes” (Bennett Banuelos 6th)
“The game is fun, and hitting people.” (Andrew Ortiz 8th)
Who is your favorite team?
“Chiefs” (Bennett Banuelos 6th)
“The Chargers.” (Andrew Ortiz 8th)
Do you play Football?
“Yes, I used to” (Bennett Banuelos 6th)
“Yes.” (Andrew Ortiz 8th)
Whether or not you’ve watched or played one of these sports, you have to admit they’re both a pretty fun way to get active and have fun. Do you play either of these sports? Are you excited for The Super Bowl? Leave a comment!
Fútbol:
“How many Fútbol players are There?”
“World Cup Final Delivers 26 Million Views.”
Football:
“World’s Most Popular Sports by Fans”
Jake lippen • Feb 10, 2023 at 3:43 pm
I didn’t know that Mr Molstre played football before.
Matthew Perry • Feb 10, 2023 at 2:53 pm
that was amazing great article.
Cambryn Melton • Feb 10, 2023 at 2:50 pm
Soccer is the best! Great article!
gareth espanto • Mar 15, 2023 at 12:31 pm
its called FUTBOL
Rocco Lozada • Feb 10, 2023 at 2:48 pm
I didn’t know Mr. Molstre used to play U.S. football.
Laila Williams • Feb 10, 2023 at 2:43 pm
I think is makes more sense that soccer is called Futbol, I mean I think football should be called like handball or something, I like this article!
Justin • Feb 10, 2023 at 11:28 am
I never knew this about Mr. Molstre.
hannah couch • Feb 10, 2023 at 11:26 am
we love u Mr. molstre
Beckett aaron • Feb 10, 2023 at 11:25 am
I love this. This is great!
Gareth Espanto • Feb 8, 2023 at 6:51 pm
I loved being interviewed for this article and I’m super excited for the Super Bowl
Dmitry Nikitin • Feb 10, 2023 at 12:20 pm
What is a “super bowl”?
Giuliana Deis • Feb 10, 2023 at 2:44 pm
Its the most popular football game of the year! Its on the 12th!
Jeremy schubert • Feb 10, 2023 at 3:45 pm
The championship game