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He rose at the far post to power in a trademark header from Angel di Maria's cross in extra time as Real beat Barcelona 1-0.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
With Liverpool trailing 1-0 after Kai Havertz's opener, Alexander Isak's shirt was pulled by Jurrien Timber in the first half as he went for a header from Bradley Barcola's cross.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Things got even better when Lozano doubled the lead on a header just before halftime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Amazon’s stock on Friday also took a header after the company reported higher than expected capital spending on AI and negative cash flow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
“I brought some strap iron, Mr. Hamilton. Would you make some angles for me? The whole frame of my header bed is fallen to hell.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Since Carrick took over, 56% of United's opening goals have come from corners, free-kicks or penalties, and 28% from Casemiro's headers.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Nikola Katic, back, and Switzerland midfielder Remo Freuler headers the ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
A 2026 study of roughly 300 male amateur players found temporary increases in brain-damage markers after heading, with stronger effects after frequent and high-impact headers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Limiting headers would force better coaching and produce players who are more technical, creative and aware.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
After exercises, she laid out a line of small orange cones and ran the players through a series of drills: quick passes, headers, and chests.
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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