Why can't Gridiron (american football) and Football co-exist in the European Union and the UK?

Question

sorry specifically the UK where there seems to be the most opposition (apparently over its chosen name?)

Answer 1

Because it simply isn't popular enough. Football is THE Sport in the EU and UK and its followed by Rugby which is quite popular but not close to football. Rugby is quite a tough game and the players don't wear all the protective gear.So all tastes are already catered for. I don't think there is a niche for American Football here there just isn't any interest in the game. The use of the name football for the American sport does upset many football lovers (soccer) in the UK because football (what you call soccer) is the most popular sport in the world. The modern game was codified in England following the formation of The Football Association, whose 1863 Laws of the Game created the foundations for the way the sport is played today.
Rugby football, often just "rugby", may refer to a number of sports descended from a common form of football developed at Rugby School in England, United Kingdom. Rugby union, rugby league, and, to a lesser extent, American football and Canadian football, are modern sports that originated from rugby football. Rugby league and rugby union are the only two sports referred to as "rugby" today.

Answer 2

Because in the UK there is a sport called Rugby which is nearly the same as american handball opps i mean football.

But they players do not use big pads or helmets

Answer 3

Cos we can't have two captains on a ship. Let the Yanks drop the name 'football' and perhaps, just perhaps we could consider a trial in 2050.

Answer 4

They can and do. There are American football leagues in Germany now.

Answer 5

Because American football is barbaric and doesn't deserve to wear the name football.

Answer 6

PEOPLE NEVER REALLY GAVE THEM A CHANCE.