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football

[foot-bawl] / ˈfʊtˌbɔl /




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"As competitive as football is, with all the rivalry, it's the same for brands, and everyone's trying to compete to get the biggest stars, and so you need to give more than that."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

"I've liked the Argentine team since the Maradona era, and now we have Messi," Muhammad told AFP of his football hero.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Inside is a cowhide segment of a game-used football.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Once completed, the facility will cover an area equivalent to 70 football fields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

I wished I could see Kekeli again, but there were no more football matches lined up.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo



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