football

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"We believe the financial consequence of yesterday's ruling makes it, by a very considerable distance, the largest penalty ever imposed on an English football club."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Head of football operations Damian Vidagany held his hands on his head at the final whistle, signifying a release of pressure, before embracing Tielemans.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

If Southampton were able to play in the final on Saturday, what example would that set for everyone else in football?

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“It’s getting disrespectful, guys,” Smith-Njigba says before pointing to the word that indicates the wrong side of the football on which he plays.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Later, they ran outside and threw a football around the yard.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney