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Football Language: Free Transfer

The transfer window is open and so today's football phrase is 'free transfer' which is used to describe the move a player makes when...

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Football Glossary: Fluke

Fluke: This means that something in the game has only happened because of luck - a lucky shot or pass for example can be described as a...

Football Language Podcast

Football Glossary: Fixtures

Fixtures: A series of matches; a set of games to be played. The fixtures for the football season in England usually appear in June.

Football Language Podcast

Football Glossary: To Field

To field: When used as a verb this means to choose or pick the starting XI or the team; the players who start the game (on the field).

Football Language Podcast

Football Glossary: FIFA

FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and is the organising committee of world football

Football Language Podcast

Football Glossary: FA Cup

FA Cup: English knock-out competition for club sides. The oldest football tournament in the world. It is organised by the Football...

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Football Glossary: The FA

The FA: The Football Association, the organisers of the FA Cup and the England national team. They also look after ...

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Football Glossary: Fox in the box

Football glossary - Fox in the Box - A deadly striker, a player who scores most goals in the box, not particularly skillful but scores a...