Football.

Today I heard some of you Americans say italy looks like a boot. I can understand that, but then I heard another rumour that Sicily looks like a football. I don't understand that part. I don't know what football is for you guys, but we play it with our feet. I think you call our football soccer, but next time could you say "American Football" so I would know exactly what you mean. Just for clarity I will call my football soccer, but really is it neccesary to have two words for one thing?