This is the 246th most frequent Catalan word.
futbol
Football (soccer).
In this sentence, 'futbol' is used as a noun, referring to the sport itself.
El futbol és un esport popular a tot el món.
Football is a popular sport around the world.
Here, 'futbol' refers to the activity or game of football played for recreation or competition.
Avui vaig a jugar un partit de futbol amb els amics.
Today I am going to play a football match with my friends.
In this usage, 'futbol' is used to symbolize the culture and community connected with the sport.