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Trump Pushes 'Football' Name Change Amid Criticism

12/11/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a change, urging Americans to refer to soccer as "football" and traditional football as something else.
He argues this change aligns with global terminology.
Senator Tommy Tuberville criticized the move, insisting American football should retain its name.
The article humorously suggests "Trumpball" as a new name for American football.
The author seems to support Trump's naming decisions and notes that players were once called "griders."

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a change, urging Americans to refer to soccer as "football" and traditional football as something else.
He argues this change aligns with global terminology.
Senator Tommy Tuberville criticized the move, insisting American football should retain its name.
The article humorously suggests "Trumpball" as a new name for American football.
The author seems to support Trump's naming decisions and notes that players were once called "griders."