The language of newspaper headlines is a very specific type of writing which sometimes might be difficut for learners of English to understand. Here at languagecaster.com we look at different kinds of football newspaper headlines and explain some of the key words and terms used in them. We also have hundreds of explanations about other kinds of football language in our football glossary. If you have questions or comments about this or any other phrase then email us at: admin@languagecaster.com.
Newspaper Headlines: Salah contract still 'far away' after five-star Liverpool show - We look at some more language from newspaper headlines - this time from the Daily Telegraph
In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Christmas No 1' from the Independent newspaper about Liverpool being top
Jeepers Keepers: In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Jeepers Keepers' from the Daily Telegraph newspaper about the Carabao Cup quarter-final match between Tottenham and Manchester United.
In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Snakes bite' from the Guardian newspaper about England's win over Ireland in the Nations League.
In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Ten Hag Rage at Sloppy Red Devils' from the Express newspaper about the Manchester United defeat at Brighton in the Premier League.
In this football language post we explain the newspaper headline, 'Tunnel bust-up over red card from the Telegraph newspaper from the Newcastle versus Southampton game in the Premier League.
In this football language post we look at the newspaper headline, 'Heartbreak' from the Guardian newspaper which is all about the 2023 Women's
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 transfer from Tottenham to Bayern Munich.
We look at a newspaper headline, 'Coronation Day' from the Guardian newspaper about Manchester City winning the 2022-23 Premier League title
In this football language post we look at three newspaper headlines from the final of the 2022 World Cup; all of which focus on Argentinian captain Leo Messi. You can see more newspaper headlines here and don’t forget we have hundreds more explanations of football language in our football glossary. If you have questions or […]
In this football language post we look at three newspaper headlines about the England 3-0 win over AFCON champions Senegal in the last-16.
Newspaper Headlines: Germany Exit in VAR Controversy - In this football language post we look at a newspaper headline from The Telegraph...
In this football language post we look at the newspaper headline from the Mirror newspaper,'St George 3 Dragons 0' after England's 3-0 victory over Wales in the 2022 World Cup.
In this World Cup newspaper headline from the Guardian newspaper, 'Football 0 Soccer 0' after the USA and England drew 0-0...
In this football language post we look at the newspaper headline from the Guardian newspaper,'Brazil have liftoff thanks to Richarlison'
In this football language newspaper headline, we look at the expression, 'Saudi Stunner: Argentina Floored in Seismic Shock'
In this football language newspaper headline from the i-newspaper, we look at the expression,'One Love on the Pitch but Disharmony off it'...
Newspaper Headlines: England Rocked by Armband Farce - we look at the controversy around the 'One Love' rainbow armband
In this football language newspaper headline from the Guardian Newspaper we look at the verb 'to stun' after Chelsea's shock defeat to Liverpool in the opening game of the WSL.
Scandalous and Rotten: In this football language newspaper headline from the Telegraph newspaper we look at some of the comments from...
Lionesses Bring It Home: We look at two of the newspaper headlines that described the recent Euro 2022 win for hosts England...
In this week’s football language post we look at some of the newspaper headlines that described the departure of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich from the club. We look at four different headlines from The Telegraph, The Guardian and The Star and compare the ways they have used language to tell the story of how the […]
Newspaper Headline: Golden Boys- This headline from the Guardian newspaper is all about Cambridge's victory away at Newcastle in the FA Cup
Demolition Derby: In this week's football language post we look at a headline from the Guardian newspaper about Liverpool's 4-1 win v Everton
In this week’s football language post we look at a headline from the Telegraph newspaper about Manchester United’s home thrashing by Liverpool and in particular it looks at United’s boss Ole Gunnar Solskjær. You can see more newspaper headlines here and don’t forget we have hundreds more explanations of football language in our football glossary. […]
In this post we look at a headline from the Telegraph newspaper about Arsenal's late equaliser against Crystal Palace: Lucky Lacazette
In this week's football language post we look at a headline from the Guardian newspaper about Mexican striker Raul Jimenez who scored the winning goal for Wolves at the weekend.
In this week’s football language post we look at a headline from the Daily Telegraph newspaper about the great Jimmy Greaves who sadly died this weekend. You can see more newspaper headlines here and don’t forget we have hundreds more explanations of football language in our football glossary. If you have questions or comments about […]
In this football language post we look at a headline from the Daily Telegraph newspaper about Ronaldo's second debut in which the Manchester United striker scored twice against Newcastle.
Football Newspaper Headlines: Welcome Back To Manchester - We look at a headline from the Daily Telegraph newspaper about the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United.
Football Newspaper Headlines: Fans Turn on Arsenal After Dismal Start - We look at a headline from the Daily Telegraph newspaper about the London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea.
In this football language post we look at a headline from the Daily Mirror newspaper about Tottenham's win on the opening day of the 2021-22 Premier League season.
In this football language post we look at a headline from the Telegraph newspaper about Liverpool's 7-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace.
In this football language post we look at a headline from the Telegraph newspaper here in the UK as they report on the sad passing of Diego Maradona. We explain the headline from this newspaper – a quote from Pelé – and also show some of the other newspaper headlines from the UK: The Guardian, […]
In this football language post we look at a headline from the Guardian newspaper ‘Rampant Reds’ which is all about Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Leicester. You can see more explanations of newspaper headlines here and don’t forget we have hundreds more explanations of football language in our football glossary. If you have questions or comments […]
In this football language post we look at a headline from the front page of the Times newspaper from the UK, 'Watkins Humbles Arsenal'.
In this football language post we look at a headline from the front page of the Guardian newspaper from here in the UK, 'Nobby Stiles: The Heart and Soul of the Team'.
In this football language post we look at a headline from the front page of the Independent newspaper from here in the UK, 'Rashford Piles Pressure on PM over Free Meals'.
In this football language post we look at the headline, 'All at sixes and sevens' from the Daily Mirror football page from October 5th 2020 which describes two high-scoring games from the Premier League this weekend.
In this football language post we look at the headline, 'Jose Puts Boot In'A from the Daily Star football page from September 15th 2020 which describes the Tottenham manager's reaction to his side's defeat against Everton in their opening game of the
In this football language post we look at the headline, ‘Back in the Big Time‘ from the Guardian newspaper the Guardian newspaper from August 5th 2020 and describes Fulham’s win over Brentford in the Chamionship play-off. You can see more explanations of newspaper headlines here and don’t forget we have hundreds more explanations of football […]
Newspaper Headline: Head Auba Heels - In this football language post we look at the headline, 'Head Auba Heels' from the Star newspaper (August 1st 2020) which refers to Arsenal's FA Cup final win and in particular to their two-goal hero Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Burnley say sorry over plane shame: In this football language post we look at the headline, 'Burnley say sorry over plane shame' from the Times newspaper (June 23rd 2020)
In this football language post we look at a headline, 'A moment for change' from the Guardian newspaper
Newspaper Headline: Ready for a reboot - In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Guardian newspaper (May 30th 2020) about the return of the Premier League
Werner's hat-trick prompts distancing gaffe: In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Independent newspaper (May 25th 2020) about the game between Mainz and RB Leipzig.
Newspaper Headline: Bundesliga gets go-ahead to resume season in second half of May - In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Guardian newspaper (May 6th 2020) which describes the decision to re-start German football in May.
Newspaper Headline: Spurs U-Turn as Pressure Pays - We explain a newspaper headline from the Metro newspaper in London
Players Dig Deep for NHS: In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Times newspaper which is all about Premier League players donating some of their salaries to the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK.
Newspaper Headlines: No way José - In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Guardian newspaper in the UK (March 2020 adapted from The Week, March 2020) which is about Tottenham's Champions League defeat against Leipzig.
Newspaper Headline: Sick as a Parrot: In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Guardian from March 5th 2020 which reports on the 5th round FA Cup defeat for Tottenham against Norwich City.
City sit in a league of their own: In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Guardian on March 2nd 2020 and reports on the League Cup (Carabao Cup) win for Manchester City over Aston Villa at Wembley.
In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Telegraph from February 27th 2020 and reports on Manchester City’s win at Real Madrid in the last 16 first leg tie. Don’t forget we have hundreds more explanations of football language in our football glossary. If you have questions or comments about this […]
Newspaper Headline: Valentine's Day Massacre - In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Daily Mirror which is about UEFA's decision to ban Manchester City from the Champions League over the next two seasons. This decision was made public on 14th February which is of course Valentines Day!
Losing it: In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Times newspaper about the game between Tottenham...
Fernandes Finally Announced: In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Independent newspaper which is all about Portuguese international Bruno Fernandes' transfer to Manchester United.
Saved by the bell: This headline comes from Star Sport (January 22nd 2020) and uses a boxing phrase to describe the late goal from BellerÃn
Newspaper Headline: Put your shirt on Liverpool - In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from The Telegraph (January 20th 2020) 'Put your shirt on Liverpool' after the Reds defeated Manchester United 2-0.
Agüero Breaks Henry Record: In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Metro (January 12th 2020) which is all about Sergio Agüero's record-breaking goals in the win over Aston Villa.
Newspaper Headline: Reiss is the word
So VAR Out Of Sight: In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Daily Star (December 30th 2019) which is all about VAR.
In today's look at the language of football newspaper headlines we feature the phrase: 'Gareth wins the douBale' from The Sun newspaper
In today's look at the language of football newspaper headlines we feature the Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid and the headline: 'Robert Lewandowski slams four past Real Madrid as Dortmund take control'
Sometimes on languagecaster.com we take a look at some of the headlines from the football world and today we feature the Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Barcelona and the headline: 'Bayern Munich crush Barcelona with Thomas Müller leading the rout'
During the Euro 2012 tournament the languagecaster team will explain a football headline that has appeared in the English-speaking press. Today's headline is Spain start with Silva and end with gold
During the Euro 2012 tournament the languagecaster team will explain a football headline that has appeared in the English-speaking press. Today's headline is 'England's familiar spot of bother'.
During the Euro 2012 tournament the languagecaster team will explain a football headline that has appeared in the English-speaking press. Today's headline is Weave Done It - Roo heads winner with new hairdo
Today's headline is Rooney is hoping it will be all white on the night as England striker returns to front line.
During the Euro 2012 tournament the languagecaster team will explain a football headline that has appeared in the English-speaking press. Today's headline is Karagounis avoids Greece exit and makes Russia pay.
Today the languagecaster team is explaining the headline 'Gomez at the double for Germany' which is from the ESPN website.
Today's headline is 'Blaszczykowski belter ensures no exit Poles tonight' as the languagecaster team explains a football headline that has appeared in the English-speaking press during Euro 2012.
During the Euro 2012 tournament the languagecaster team will explain a football headline that has appeared in the English-speaking press. Today's headline is 'Job Donetsk'.
During the Euro 2012 tournament the languagecaster team will explain a football headline that has appeared in the English-speaking press. Today's headline is 'Dutch Dehli Ache'.
During the Euro 2012 tournament the languagecaster team will explain a football headline that has appeared in the English-speaking press. Today's headline is Ruthless Russia Thrash Czechs.
Every week during the season, the languagecaster team will explain a football headline that has appeared in the English-speaking press and this week we feature the Russia-Ireland European Championship game
Every week we explain a newspaper Headline and this week it is: Rooney leads slaughter of the innocents
This week's football headline explained: REDS LOOK HALF DONE
Links
- UsingEnglish.com has a great page about newspaper headlines with some really nice example activities
You can check out our huge list of football language in our glossary of footballing phrases here. If you have any suggestions, contact us at admin@languagecaster.com.
