ThatBassPlayer t1_iy07bps wrote 2 years ago Reply to TIL that FIFA is a French abbreviation, it would be IFAF in English, and England weren't an original member despite creating the game. FIFA also now has more members than the UN by BXCellent Although FIFA is the governing body for football, its IFAB (International Football Association Board) that maintains the laws of the game. So, that's 1 French name and one English name. Permalink 5
ThatBassPlayer t1_irn40e0 wrote 2 years ago Reply to TIL Jean Bernadotte was born a commoner in France; and died the King of Sweden by thenewcomputer If I remember correctly, didn't he have a 'Death To Kings' tattoo? Permalink 1
ThatBassPlayer t1_iy07bps wrote
Reply to TIL that FIFA is a French abbreviation, it would be IFAF in English, and England weren't an original member despite creating the game. FIFA also now has more members than the UN by BXCellent
Although FIFA is the governing body for football, its IFAB (International Football Association Board) that maintains the laws of the game.
So, that's 1 French name and one English name.