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[foul] / faʊl /








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Attacking foul before the ball is in play: The Ifab has given Fifa permission to allow a VAR review if it directly leads to a goal, penalty or disciplinary sanction.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“It should be reviewable,” Roberts said of the foul tip.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Instead, Neto’s throw across his body sailed past second and into foul territory on the other side of the diamond.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“All I do is foul and talk trash on the court so I wouldn’t say I compare myself to anyone on the team,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I said when I got to the foul line.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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