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Calcio, also known as calcio florentino, is the Italian term for the word football. The game originated in the 16th century. Although at first the game was originated for rich aristocrats, it later became playable by the public. Calcio is a game that is played with 54 people, with 2 27-man teams in a game. The game, popular in around the 1600s, soon died out by the 1700s. Now, in the 21st century, the game has become popular again - 3 games are played in Italy every year, in the 3rd week of June. The game is a dangerous sport, with moves such as choking, punching, elbowing, and headbutting allowed, but life threatening moves such as kicks to the head and sucker punching are prohibited!
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What is the oldest sport in Italy?
soccer......calcio
What is football the sport as played in America called in Italy?
The sport that Americans call "Football" as played by the NFL is called "Football Americano" in Italy. The sport that Americans call "Soccer" as sanctioned by FIFA is called "Calcio" in Italy.
What is 'calcio' when translated from Italian to English?
"Soccer" is an English equivalent of the Italian word calcio. The masculine singular noun refers to the sport that sometimes is described as the European, modified equivalent of American football. The pronunciation will be "KAL-tcho" in Pisan Italian.
What is the population of Calcio?
The population of Calcio is 5,083.
What country started the soccer?
Some say Italy cuz they used to do a sport called Calcio that was like soccer but other say England ?.... .. .. .. 4gottensoul....
What is the area of Calcio?
The area of Calcio is 15 square kilometers.
When was Carrarese Calcio created?
Carrarese Calcio was created in 1908.
When was Calcio Montebelluna created?
Calcio Montebelluna was created in 1947.
When was Calcio Catania created?
Calcio Catania was created in 1908.
When was Rovigo Calcio created?
Rovigo Calcio was created in 1893.
When was Udinese Calcio created?
Udinese Calcio was created in 1896.
When was Ravenna Calcio created?
Ravenna Calcio was created in 1913.
