cleat
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Who’s going to be the brilliant video forensicist replaying Balogun’s red carded contact against the uncalled cleat of Leo Messi in Argentina’s opener?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
And the Boys of Summer from 1994 have a message for the men who will follow in their cleat marks: Your life and your sport are about to change forever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Roldan attempted to gain possession, but with his cleat spikes up.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
“On my lead leg, the bottom of my cleat just caught the dirt,” Ragans said.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
“And the defendant’s boat—do I understand this right?— had a new line on the port side, sheriff—again the second cleat from the stern?”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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“Footballs everywhere, cleats everywhere, basketballs, jerseys,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Iguchi declined to say how much TTU paid for the cleats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The Ohtani Economy strikes again: You don’t know us, but we’re coming to America, we want to help you sell your wares — and we’re selling Ohtani’s cleats!
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
If you cannot, the Realest is offering this free-to-enter contest: Guess the sale price of the Ohtani cleats and, if you come closest to the actual sale price, you win 1% of the price.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Luma had a few extra pairs of used soccer cleats; she waved over the young man in stocking feet and placed her foot next to his as a reference.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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