The particular dialect or language that a person chooses to use on any occasion is called a code 2586 Copyright © 2024 The Author IDEAS is licensed under CC-BY-SA 4.0 License Issued by English study program of IAIN Palopo IDEAS Journal of Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature ISSN 2338-4778 (Print) ISSN 2548-4192 (Online) Volume 12, Number 2, December 2024 pp. 2586 - 2602 Noun-Forming Suffix Found in Football News Igrida Septiana Wea1, I G B Wahyu Nugraha Putra2 Igridaseptianawea@gmail.com, wahyunugraha@yahoo.com 1,2 Mahasaraswati University Denpasar, Bali Received: 2024-10-28 Accepted:2024-12-31 DOI: 10.2456/ideas. v12i2.5768 Abstract This research analyzed the types of noun-forming derivational suffixes found in football news articles. The document method is used to collect data, qualitative analysis to identify the dominant types of suffixes and their context of use, while quantitative analysis to determine the frequency of suffix usage. These methods provide a comprehensive understanding of noun-forming suffixes, taking into account meaning and accurate data. This research used the theory proposed by Hamawand (2011) and the supporting theory from Lieber (2009). A total of 219 data of noun-forming suffixes were found, with 155 (71%) verbal root data, 46 (21%) adjective root data, and 18 (8%) nominal base data. The analysis shows that verbal root suffix is the most common type of noun-forming suffix found in football news. The dominance is because of the use of verbs that describe an activity or action in the match involving the team or players in the match. Although verbal root only has five suffixes, but it dominates in football news texts. Keywords: suffixes, noun-forming suffixes, football new, derivational suffixes, roots Introduction One of the main communication tools in the world is called language, which allows individuals to interact with each other. Linguistics is the science that studies language in depth, (Adam, 2021: 318)). Knowledge of morphology could help us to better understand the meaning of a word and the relationship between words, making it easier to learn a new language. Analyzing noun-forming suffixes in football news gives you a better knowledge of language structure, how language evolves and creates new words, and the specialized language used in sports media. It's especially useful for students and professionals interested in sports journalism or linguistics. To achieve the objective, the concept of morpheme, and suffix are used in this research. http://u.lipi.go.id/1457703302 mailto:Igridaseptianawea@gmail.com mailto:wahyunugraha@yahoo.com IDEAS, Vol. 12, No. 2, December 2024 ISSN 2338-4778 (Print) ISSN 2548-4192 (Online) 2587 Morphology is a branch of linguistic knowledge that study grammar related to the internal structure of words, (Haspelmath, 2010: 1). According to Fromklin, at al (2003: 588), morpheme is the smallest unit in language that has meaning or grammatical function. There are two types of morphemes: Free morphemes can stand alone, such as the words “read”hear. Meanwhile, bound morpheme can not stand alone, for instance “un-, -able” (McCarthy (2002: 18-19). An affix is the smallest part of the language that is not listed as a separate word in the dictionary. (Yule, 2010-58). According to Lieber (2009: 3) word consist of one or more morphemes that have meaning. Hamawand (2011: 2-3) classified word into three types: simple, complex, and compound. Simple words such as the word “use” have only one lexical structure, while complex words such as the word “useful” are formed from two lexical structures namely “use” and “-ful”. Compound words such as the word “birthday” which consists of two words combined, namely “birth” and “day”. In morphology, a free morpheme can be a root, base or stem. According to Katamba (1993: 41), a root word is a core word that cannot be subdivided. For example, the word “walk”. Katamba (993: 45) stated that, stem is a word that already exists before inflectional affixes as in nouns and verbs there is the addition of affixes to mark singular and plural numbers. A base word is a unit that can be added to the inflectional affixes or derivational affixes. For example, word “boy” can be added the inflectional affix “-s” for plural or the derivational affix “-ish” for adjectives. Basically, all roots are bases and all bases are also stems which can only be used in the context of inflectional morphology.Lieber (2009: 33) stated that bound morphemes have two types: prefixes and suffixes. Prefixes are affixes that are added before a base (root) word such as “un- in un-tidy.” Whereas, Suffixes are affixes that are added after the base (stem, root) such as “-ly in quick-ly.” Suffixes have two categories, namely derivational and inflectional. Plag (2003: 14) stated that, inflection is the process of changing verbs or the process of changing nouns in grammar. Whereas, derivation is part of the process of word formation or lexeme formation. This research specifically discusses suffixes. According to Hamawand (2011), there are three categories of suffixes: noun- forming, adjective-forming, and nominal-forming. Noun-forming suffix is a bound morpheme that is added to the end of a free morpheme to form a noun. For example, For example, the suffix “-ure” is a bound morpheme that is added to the end of the free morpheme erase to form the noun erasure, which has the meaning “the act of erasing something.” The noun-forming suffix is affix added to verbal roots, nominal roots, and adjectival roots to create nouns, (Hamawand, 2011:123). Adjective-forming suffix is a part of a bound morpheme that is added to the end of a free morpheme to form an adjective. For example, “-able” is a bound morpheme that is added to the free morpheme “break” to form the adjective Igrida Septiana Wea, I G B Wahyu Nugraha Putra Noun-Forming Suffix Found in Football News 2588 “breakable,” means capable of being broken or damaged easily. Adjective-forming suffixes are suffixes added to verbal roots, adjective roots and nominal roots to create adjective, (Hamawand, 2011: 137). Verb-forming suffix is a part of a bound morpheme that is added to the end of a free morpheme to form a verb. For example, the suffix “-en,” which is a bound morpheme, is added to the free morpheme “dark” to form the noun “darken,” which has a meaning of making something dark. Verb-forming suffixes are affixes added to nominal roots and adjectival roots to create verb, (Hamawand, 2011:149). News, as defined by the (Cambridge Dictionary), news always provides information about the latest events, printed news or broadcast information about important events in the world. The derivation process can help readers to expand their vocabulary and make it possible to pour more varied concepts and ideas in the news. The aims of this study to identify the types of noun-forming suffixes in football news on the selected BBC News website. There are five previous studies that have conducted research on derivational analysis. No Research Data Source Focus Key Findings 1 Narasuari & Rahayuni (2020) Novel “Crazy Rich Asians” Identifying the types and functions of derivational suffixes 4 types of derivational suffixes: adjectival, adverbial, nominal, and verbal. The functions of derivational suffixes are class-changing suffixes and class- maintaining suffixes. 2 Masitoh & Indriani Novel ‘Percy Jackson the Sea Monster’ Identifying the types and functions of derivational suffixes 4 types of derivational suffixes: nominal, verbal, adjectival, and adverbial. 3 Desmara, Justin Bieber’s Identifying the 36 derivational IDEAS, Vol. 12, No. 2, December 2024 ISSN 2338-4778 (Print) ISSN 2548-4192 (Online) 2589 Kusumawati, & Qomar (2022) Changes Album” types and functions of derivational suffixes suffixes divided into 3 types, namely 21 nominal, 10 adverbial, and 5 adjectival. 4 Dewata & Putra (2023) Dive Studios YouTube Channel Entitled “How Did I Get Here?” Identifying the types and functions of derivational suffixes 57 data, there are 5 suffixes found, they are: -ist, -ing, -ment, -ion, and -ful 5 Agung, Putra, & Sulatra (2022) Novel “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Identifying the types and functions of derivational suffixes 213 data: Noun to Adjective, 23 data (11%):- ish,-ous,-ful. Verb to Noun 51 data (24%):- ance,-er,-ion. Adjective to Noun 16 data (8%):-ness. Verb to Adjective 20 data (9%):-able. Adjective to Adverb 101 data (47%):-ly. Noun to Verb 2 data (1%):-ish. 6 This Research BBC News website "Football" Analysis of noun-forming suffixes in football news 219 data from 3 types of noun- forming suffixes, namely nominal root, verbal root, and adjective root. Igrida Septiana Wea, I G B Wahyu Nugraha Putra Noun-Forming Suffix Found in Football News 2590 Method The data source in this research was taken from BBC News website, especially about football news. The researcher chose football news because the football news is an interesting source to study noun-forming suffix because football news uses language that describes actions and events directly also focuses on actions and results, and uses specific terms formed with noun-forming suffix, and this sport is very popular in the world. By understanding how language develops and adapts to the demands of information needs around sports, we can understand how noun- forming suffixes in football news. So it can be the appropriate data source to analyze and study the use of noun-forming suffixes in “football” sports news. The news articles to be analyzed were published between June 13, 2024 - July 17, 2024. The selection of football news on that date was because it coincided with the premiere of Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024, which are the most popular and highly anticipated football tournaments by football fans in the world. The document method was used in this research to analyze text data from news article sources. The data collection process includes: determining the news topic, selecting news sources from the BBC News web with the topic of football news, reading the selected news articles, identifying data according to the topic, underlining or bolding the words found, classifying data based on the type of suffix, and determining the usage process of each word found. The tool or software used to help collect or store data is Microsof Word. Qualitative and quantitative descriptive methods were used to analyze the data, as well as using the document method for data collection. Quantitative analysis is done by counting the frequency of occurrence of each type of noun-forming suffix in BBC News football news data. The frequency percentage in this study is calculated by dividing the types of noun- forming suffixes to show how often they are used in football news. This can provide information about language use in football news and how language develops in a sports context. The numerical data obtained was then analyzed to determine the most frequently used suffix types in football news, as well as to compare the frequency of suffix occurrence with previous studies. Meanwhile, qualitative analysis was used to explain the meaning and function of noun-forming suffix in the context of BBC News football news, by considering quantitative data on the frequency of occurrence of each type of suffix. Therefore, this research involves comprehensive data collection and analysis methods to identify and analyze noun-forming suffixes in BBC News football news. The process of selecting news articles for this study was done carefully to ensure that the data collected was relevant, varied and representative of different aspects of football language. Steps were taken, such as: selection of news based on the purpose of the study, which was to analyze noun-forming endings in football news, then the data was classified manually, so that each selected news had to be read and analyzed manually by the researcher to determine the type of match, time IDEAS, Vol. 12, No. 2, December 2024 ISSN 2338-4778 (Print) ISSN 2548-4192 (Online) 2591 vulnerability, as well as the English news media, then record the information and classify the words based on predetermined criteria. In addition, to ensure accurate results, the researcher conducted an independent review of the same data by comparing the suffix classification results from the news articles with data from the Merriam-Webster dictionary, directly checking each suffix found in the data with the Merriam-Webster dictionary to ensure that the classification process was accurate and in accordance with the dictionary definition. This dictionary was chosen as a reference dictionary because it is a trusted and widely recognized English dictionary, can be accessed easily online and offline, equipped with complete word definitions, including examples of their use. This manual classification ensured that the data was categorized appropriately and in accordance with the research objectives. To analyze the types of noun-forming suffixes, the theory of Hamawand (2011) was used to classify noun-forming suffixes in football news on the BBC News website and supported by the theory of Lieber (2009) for the word formation process. Results In this research, verb roots are very dominant in football news because it usually only leads to action. Football news only focuses on what happens on the field between players and referees or it can also happen off the field for example between supporters. For instance, a player who is scoring goals, it will focus on the action of the score. This can be attributed to the use of noun-forming suffix that is more often derived from verb, such as -ing (scoring). This research has found that noun-forming suffix formed from verb is more dominant in the football news compared to the suffix formed from noun or adjective. This shows that the football news tends to focus on the action and events happening on the field, and the use of noun-forming suffix shows this focus. In football news, the use of this suffix can affect the way readers understand the news in various ways. Based on the results of the analysis, the use of certain suffix can have an influence on a word so that the news delivered becomes more formal and informative in football news. Journalists of football news can adjust the suffix to their goals, whether they want to make the news more interesting or more informative. This section discusses about the finding types of noun-forming suffixes according to Hamawand (2011), has 3 types, namely; nominal roots, adjective roots and nominal roots. Igrida Septiana Wea, I G B Wahyu Nugraha Putra Noun-Forming Suffix Found in Football News 2592 The data finding is in the table below: Table 1. The Types of Noun-Forming Suffix in Football News Types of Noun-Forming Suffixes Frequency Percentage Verbal roots 155 71% Adjective roots 46 21% Nominal roots 18 8% Total 219 100% Below is a chart based on the frequency of noun-forming suffix types. The table above shows that there are 219 types of noun-forming suffixes found from the BBC News Website "Football" data source, they are; verbal roots 155 (71%), adjective roots 46 (21%), and nominal roots 18 (8%). From the result shown in the table, it can be concluded that the most frequent types of noun- forming suffixes found in football news are verbal roots. The reason why verbal roots are more dominant in football news is because this study shows that the language style in football news is influenced by the characteristics of the sport itself. Football is a sport that involves action and movement, and football news reflects this by using language that focuses on action and results. This is very relevant to the types of suffixes found in news articles. The analysis of the data found with explanations in descriptive form, using the theory from Hamawand (2011) supported by Lieber (2009). IDEAS, Vol. 12, No. 2, December 2024 ISSN 2338-4778 (Print) ISSN 2548-4192 (Online) 2593 Discussion In football news, the use of noun-forming suffixes enhances the reader experience by making the information presented more engaging, easily comprehensible, and in line with the reader's expectations. The goal of linguistic use in football news is to present the action and happenings of the game in a way that is both engaging and intelligible. An essential component of this linguistic style is the employment of word ends, which contribute to the development of specialized phrases and captivating game descriptions. According to a number of earlier researches, music lyrics concentrated on emotions, sentiments, and experiences rather than physical action, while suffixes in novels emphasized character development and ideas. The more frequent use of verbal suffixes in sports media, particularly football news, demonstrates how this field tends to emphasize movement and action. 1. Verbal roots Nouns derived from verb roots can take the form of simple nouns or agent nouns. Simple nouns or agent nouns are formed with suffixes such as -ee, -er, -ion, -ure and -ment. (Hamawand, 2011: 124). Table 2. The Types of Verbal Roots Found in Footbal News Verbal roots Suffix Example Nouns derived from verb -er player -ion accommodation -ure failure -ment achievement Data 1: “Fifa is also investigating the video, in which several members of the Argentina squad - celebrating their 1-0 win over Colombia in the final - take part in a song originally sung by Argentina fans questioning the heritage of France's black and mixed-race players.” Source: BBC News, Argentina song-stained glory of Copa victory, 17 July 2024. The word players have two suffixes, they are suffix -er and -s. The suffix -s in word player is inflectional because it only changes the category and it is not categories of derivational. Meanwhile, the suffix -er is derivational because it Igrida Septiana Wea, I G B Wahyu Nugraha Putra Noun-Forming Suffix Found in Football News 2594 changes the category and the meaning. The suffix “-er” in the word player refers to French players who are black and mixed-race French footballers. This suffix also helps distinguish between football players and supporters, referees, coaches, or even people directly involved with the sport of football. The word class of play is categories verb, when it is added by suffix -er to the base word, it changes the word class become noun and changes the meaning as well. According to Merriem- Webster dictionary online, Play means an activity when playing a game. Meanwhile, a player is someone who plays a game. Moreover, the process of word formation can be illustrated below: play (V) + -er (Suffix) → player (N) Data 2: “So what went wrong and what can be learned from an event Argentine media outlet Todo Noticias branded a “world-class failure”?” Source: BBC News, Copa America - the 'party that almost became a tragedy,15 July 2024. The base word of failure is failed. The word class of fail is categories verb, when it is added by suffix -ure to the base word, it changes the word class become noun and changes the meaning as well. In the context of football news, the “-ure” suffix helps convey a more formal and objective message because the word failure sounds more formal and polite than the word fails. The word failure in this context means that the mistake made is not a simple matter but a big matter. This suffix can help journalists to convey information in a more professional and neutral way. According to Merriem-Webster dictionary online, fail means the unsuccessful accomplishment of what is expected or something to be achieved. Meanwhile, failure is the failing or result of an action to perform an expected task or action. Moreover, the process of word formation can be illustrated below: fail (v) + -ure (Suffix) → failure (N) Data 3: “However, reaching a European Championship quarter-final would be the biggest achievement for a country of 5.5m people since becoming independent in 1993.” Source: BBC News, Icon Hamsik, age factor and new tactics - Slovakia uncovered, 30 June 2024. The base word of achievement is achieved. The word class of achieve is categories verb, when it is added by suffix -ment to the base word, it changes the word class become noun and changes the meaning as well. In football news, adding the suffix -ment to the word achieve can convey information or news more formally IDEAS, Vol. 12, No. 2, December 2024 ISSN 2338-4778 (Print) ISSN 2548-4192 (Online) 2595 and accurately. This suffix is added to the end of the word because it wants to convey that the result achieved at the European Championship is a very big achievement. According to Merriem-Webster dictionary online, achieve means the successful completion or accomplishment of a goal through an effort. Meanwhile, achievement is achievement is the result of an action to achieve something obtained through an effort for an accomplishment. Moreover, the process of word formation can be illustrated below: achieve (V) + -ment (Suffix)→ achievement (N) Data 4: “Accommodation in Germany for the tournament isn't cheap, and to cut down costs hundreds of Scotland fans have descended on a campsite just outside of Munich.” Source: BBC News, everything you need to know about Euro 2024, 13 June 2024. The base word of accommodation is accommodated. The word class of accommodate is categories verb, when it is added by suffix -ion to the base word, it changes the word class become noun and changes the meaning as well. According to Merriem-Webster dictionary online, accommodate means to provide something that is desirable, appropriate, suitable, or needed. Meanwhile, accommodation is to provide something for convenience or to satisfy a need, such as food, lodging, transportation, or other needed facilities. Moreover, the process of word formation can be illustrated below: accommodate (V) + -ion (Suffix) → accommodation (N) 2. Adjective roots A type of suffix that is added to the root of an adjective to form a noun. The suffixes such as -ce, -cy, -ity, and -ness. (Hamawand, 2011: 127). Table 3. The Types of Adjective Roots Found in Footbal News Adjective roots Suffix Example Nouns derived from adjective -ce brilliance -cy urgency -ity security -ness fitness Igrida Septiana Wea, I G B Wahyu Nugraha Putra Noun-Forming Suffix Found in Football News 2596 Data 5: “The moments of individual brilliance, courage and never-say-die resolve of his men have restored pride.” Source: BBC News, A chance to shake off failure and secure legendary status, 14 July 2024. The base word of brilliance is brilliant. The word class of brilliant is categories adjective, when it is added by suffix -ce to the base word, it changes the word class become noun and changes the meaning as well. The addition of the suffix -ce in the context of football news can convey the clarity of a message, so that it can help readers understand the information conveyed clearly. The word brilliant added with the suffix -ce can explain that the extraordinary ability possessed by a football player to the readers. According to Merriem-Webster dictionary online, brilliant means brilliant means something that is very bright or very intelligent or skillful. Meanwhile, brilliance is the quality or state of being brilliant by having an extraordinary intelligence or skill. Moreover, the process of word formation can be illustrated below: brilliant (Adj) + -ce (Suffix) → brilliance (N) Data 6: “Midfielder Kucka is only four months younger, but his obsession with eating well and a training programme has maintained his fitness levels so he can still face Europe's best.” Source: BBC News, Icon Hamsik, age factor and new tactics - Slovakia uncovered, 30 June 2024. The base word of fitness is fit. The word class of fit is categories adjective, when it is added by suffix -ness to the base word, it changes the word class become noun and changes the meaning as well. The suffix -ness in football news wants to convey a player whose physical quality or physical condition is good. By using the word fitness, the information conveyed is more neutral and formal than other words such as the word power. According to Merriem-Webster dictionary online, fit means a condition in which there is a sudden attack of uncontrollable illness that leads to unconsciousness. Meanwhile, fitness is a physical condition or quality that is fit, healthy and strong. Moreover, the process of word formation can be illustrated below: fit (Adj) + -ness (Suffix) → fitness (N) Data 7: “Kobbie Mainoo was the next cab off Southgate’s midfield rank and he, at least, injected some urgency amid the lethargy. If Southgate keeps the system he seems so firmly wedded to, then he will start England’s last-16 tie. Next stop Crystal IDEAS, Vol. 12, No. 2, December 2024 ISSN 2338-4778 (Print) ISSN 2548-4192 (Online) 2597 Palace’s Adam Wharton.” Source: BBC News, ‘I’ll feeling and mediocrity but rays of hope from elsewhere’, 26 June 2024. The base word of urgency is urgent. The word class of urgent is categories adjective, when it is added by suffix -ness to the base word, it changes the word class become noun and changes the meaning as well. In football news, it is important to deliver the news accurately. As the -cy suffix in the word urgent can clarify the meaning of the information to be conveyed, namely in an urgent or important situation, then adding a player who has a strong spirit and determination will help a team. According to Merriem-Webster dictionary online, urgent means something that is very important and requires immediate attention such as an urgent need, etc. Meanwhile, urgency is the quality or condition of being urgently important. Moreover, the process of word formation can be illustrated below: urgent (Adj) + -cy (Suffix) → urgency (N) Data 8: “The Uruguay Football Association (AUF) said there were insufficient security measures in place at the game in Charlotte, where Colombian and Uruguayan fans were not segregated.” Source: BBC News, Copa America - the ‘party that almost became a tragedy’, 15 July 2024 The base word of security is secure. The word class of secure is categories adjective, when it is added by suffix -ity to the base word, it changes the word class become noun and changes the meaning as well. The suffix -ity has an important role in the context of football news because it will add to the accuracy of the information to be conveyed. As in the text above, the word security aims to convey that the protection measures in the football studio were lacking during the match. According to Merriem-Webster dictionary online, secure means a state that is free from threat or danger. Meanwhile, security is an action taken to provide protection or protection from an attack or crime. Moreover, the process of word formation can be illustrated below: secure (Adj) + -ity (Suffix) → security (N) Igrida Septiana Wea, I G B Wahyu Nugraha Putra Noun-Forming Suffix Found in Football News 2598 3. Nominal roots Nouns derived of the nominal root could be take the form of simple nouns or the noun agent. The simple nouns are forming with suffixes that include -dom, -age, -ship, -ism, -(e)ry, and -hood. Meanwhile, the nouns agent is forming with suffixes that include -(i) an, -ster, and -ist, (Hamawand, 2011: 130). Table 4. The Types of Nominal Roots Found in Footbal News Nominal roots Suffix Example Nouns derived from nominal -ism racism -age coverage -ist finalist Data 9: “The attempts from Argentine clubs to crack down on this behaviour have often been half-hearted, with references to 'xenophobia' - instead of calling it what it is: racism.” Source: BBC News, ‘Argentina song-stained glory of Copa victory’, 17 July 2024. The base word of racism is race. The word class of race is categories noun, when it is added by suffix -ism to the base word, it does not change the word class, however changes the meaning. The relationship between this suffix and the word race in football news is that it can convey information more clearly and accurately. The addition of the suffix -ism because it tries to convey that the Argentine clubs do not care about the discrimination that occurs in the stadium. This suffix can convey a fact correctly. According to Merriem-Webster dictionary online, race people of the same descent based on physical traits considered to be common are divided into groups. Meanwhile, racism is the oppression of one race group in pursuit of the social, the economic, and the political benefits of other groups. Moreover, the process of word formation can be illustrated below: race (N) + -ism (Suffix) → racism (N) Data 10: “BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will provide coverage of all 51 matches in Germany, with presentation coming from Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Steve Crossman.” Source; BBC News, everything you need to know about Euro 2024, 13 June 2024 IDEAS, Vol. 12, No. 2, December 2024 ISSN 2338-4778 (Print) ISSN 2548-4192 (Online) 2599 The base word of coverage is cover. The word class of cover is categories noun, when it is added by suffix -age to the base word, it does not change the word class, however changes the meaning. The addition of this suffix in the word cover in the context of football because it means that the BBC will provide complete and thorough information or reporting on the football tournament including important moments during the match. This is necessary for the news to be accurate and there will be no mistakes. According to Merriem-Webster dictionary online, cover means something placed on the exterior, usually to protect or guard. Meanwhile, coverage is the extent of a certain area or topic such as a media report covering an important subject or event or insurance protection. Moreover, the process of word formation can be illustrated below: cover (N) + -age (Suffix) → coverage (N) Data 11: “World Cup semi-finalists in 2018. Finalists at the Euros in 2021. Quarter- finalists at the World Cup a year later.” Source: BBC News, A chance to shake off failure and secure legendary status, 14 July 2024 The word finalists have two suffixes, they are suffix -ist and -s. The suffix -s in word finalist is inflectional because it only changes the category and it is not categories of derivational. Meanwhile, the suffix -ist is noun-forming suffixes from noun roots. The word class of final is categories noun, when it is added by suffix - ist to the base word, it does not change the word class, however changes the meaning. This suffix has a connection with football news because by adding it to the word final, the meaning conveyed will be more clearly, because the finalist in the text above would like to explain that the team is one of the two best teams in the tournament. According to Merriem-Webster dictionary online, final means the last part of an activity or event such as a game or competition. Meanwhile, finalist is a group or a contestant who competes in the finals. Moreover, the process of word formation can be illustrated below: final (N) + -ist (Suffix) → finalist (N) Conclusion The research on noun-forming suffixes in football news on the BBC News website showed an interesting pattern. This research identified three main types of noun-forming suffix used in football news, namely noun root (18 data, 8%), adjective root (46 data, 21%), and verb root (155 data, 71%). Between the three Igrida Septiana Wea, I G B Wahyu Nugraha Putra Noun-Forming Suffix Found in Football News 2600 types, the suffix derived from verb was the most frequently used, indicating a tendency to describe action and process in football news. This finding underlines the variety of word forms in football news, showing how different suffixes contribute to the creation of specific terminology and increase the effectiveness of the use of terms in football news. Understand the use of noun-forming suffix is crucial for analyzing football discourse as it provides insight into how language is used to create certain meanings and effects. The use of the suffix derived from the verb root shows the focus on action and dynamics in football discourse, reflecting the action-packed and changing nature of the sport. By analyzing suffixes, we can understand how language is used to describe the strategies, tactics and emotions associated with football. The media benefits from knowing noun-forming suffixes because it allows for more creative and efficient news writing; education benefits from effective language acquisition and enhanced reading comprehension; and linguistics benefits from more in-depth language study and vocabulary or grammar development. In the future, research could explore the evolution of noun-forming suffixes in football discourse over time, to see how suffix usage changes as the sport and its media develop. 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