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play football vs play the football

"Play football" is correct "The" is not used before the word "football" when talking about playing the sport.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: July 12, 2024

play football

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to talk about participating in the sport of football.

Examples:

  • I love to play football with my friends.
  • He has been playing football since he was a child.

Alternatives:

  • participate in football
  • engage in football
  • have a game of football
  • play soccer
  • kick the ball around

play the football

This phrase is incorrect in this context. The article "the" is not used before "football" when referring to playing the sport.

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