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Real Madrid forward Diaz was trusted with the penalty, but his tame 'Panenka' effort was caught by Senegal keeper Edouard Mendy who barely had to move, and Ndala immediately blew his whistle for full-time.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

No wonder Arteta joined his players on the pitch after the final whistle for a raucous celebration in front of the jubilant Arsenal fans.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Bayern loudly complained at the end after a goal by Matthijs de Ligt didn’t count because the referee blew the whistle for offside without letting the play be completed.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

You can get a shockingly loud emergency whistle for just a few dollars.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

When Grampa was done in one part of the field, he’d whistle for me, and we’d drive to the next section.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe




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