England Standardized Modern Football/Soccer

The recent European Cup tournament stirred up international attention with fans of the sport cheering on their favorite teams. England and Italy made it to the final round, with supporters of the former — including Prince William — repeating the phrase “It’s Coming Home” before the big match. This phrase alludes to England’s supposed invention of soccer, or as it is known outside of the U.S. and Canada, football. Italy ultimately won the Cup, but debate continued on who actually invented the sport.