Newspaper Headlines

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.

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Newspaper Headline: Players Dig Deep for NHS

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

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 Parrott

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.

Newspaper Headline: Guardiola: City sit in a league of their own

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.

Newspaper Headline: The Real deal

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

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!

Newspaper Headline: Losing it

Losing it: In this football language post we explain a newspaper headline from the Times newspaper about the game between Tottenham...

Newspaper Headline: Fernandes Finally Announced

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.

Newspaper Headline: Saved by the bell

Saved by the bell: This headline comes from Star Sport (January 22nd 2020) and uses a boxing phrase to describe the late goal from Bellerín

Newspaper Headline: Put your shirt on Liverpool

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.

Newspaper Headline: ‘Legend’ Agüero Breaks Henry Record

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

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