football

Example Sentences

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The palace "welcomed" the invitation, but did not say whether Felipe had agreed to attend the football tournament, due to take place between 11 June and 19 July.

From BBC

The decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title is "abject" and "we have to denounce it" a senior figure at African football's governing body has said.

From BBC

Following their European exit, Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior said his side were tired having played "over 100 games in 18 months with no break" because of the demands of domestic and international football.

From BBC

They could climb the trees, kick a football about, whizz around on their mountain bikes.

From Literature

The provenance of the puck is similar to that of a basketball or football used in a notable moment.

From Los Angeles Times