confederation: In this football language post we explain the term 'Confederation' which are the organisations in charge of governing...
This week's football language podcast looks at some of the language from the 2023 Club World Cup that took place recently in Saudi Arabia.
This podcast is for all those who love football and also want to improve their English. We look at the phrase clear cut.
In this football language podcast we look back at the final matches from the 2023-24 Champions League group stages and look at some of the...
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'injury crisis' and other injury-related words and expressions.
In this football-language podcast, we look back at some of the language from the Manchester City versus Liverpool match, including 'mis-hit'
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'rattle the crossbar' or 'rattle the woodwork' which we use to describe a shot...
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to rescue a point' which is when a team draws a game thanks to a late goal.
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to be at it' which is used when a player or a team are playing really well.
In this football language podcast we look at the phrase 'fortress' which is used to describe a stadium where the home team does not lose...
In this football language podcast Damian looks back at some of the good, the bad and the ugly from the 2023 Copa Libertadores final...
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In this football language post we look at some of the meanings of the word 'challenge' in football including one connected to tackling...
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When we use the phrase 'an orange card', we believe a tackle is between a yellow card and a red card. The tackle is bad and could be a red.
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Damon and Damian talk about how they think their favourite teams (Liverpool and Tottenham) will do this season. We also look back at some...
In this podcast we introduce a phrase used in football to talk about a type of player. The phrase is 'piano carrier'.
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from the recent international break...
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to wipe the floor with' which is used to describe when one team thrashes another...
In this football language post we look at the newspaper headline, 'Heartbreak' from the Guardian newspaper which is all about the 2023...
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the big moments from the opening weekend of the 2023-24 Premier League season...
In this football language post we look at a newspaper headline, 'The New Number Nein' from the Star on Sunday newspaper about Harry Kane's...
2023 Women's World Cup Preview: In this podcast we preview the 2023 Women's World Cup by looking at some of the favourites, dark horses and
In this football language podcast we look ahead to the 2023 Women's World Cup which starts in two weeks by looking at some of the numbers...
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Being a fan: Manchester City - In this teaching ideas post we listen to Manchester City fan Dave explain why he supports the Blues and not...
In this football language podcast, Damon and Damian explain some of the language used to describe the winners of leagues and cups - they...
In this football language post we explain the expression 'victory parade' which is used to describe how a team celebrates after winning a...
In this football language post we explain the expression 'to part ways' which is used to describe the situation when a manager is asked to...