Football

Association football, also called soccer: a game in which two teams each contend to get a round ball into the other team's goal primarily by kicking the ball.

A game played by two teams of eleven players with a round ball that may not be touched with the hands or arms during play except by the goalkeepers.

A competitive sporting event or game between two people or teams.

An organization of sports teams which play against one another for a championship.

A sports competition or tournament for which a trophy is awarded.

A series of games played competitively to determine a single winning team or individual.

A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.

A person or team that has won a competition or contest.

The position of being the winner in a sports competition or championship.

An object, such as a cup, shield, or statue, given to the winner of a competition or to mark a great achievement.

A group of people who work together or play a sport together as a unit.

A group of players in a sports team from which the starting lineup and substitutes are chosen for a match or tournament.

A person who takes part in a sport or game.

A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting a goal.

A player whose role is to stop the ball from entering the goal or hitting the wicket in sports like soccer, hockey, or cricket.

A player in sports whose main task is to prevent the other team from scoring.

A player in sports such as football or hockey who plays in the central part of the field, positioned between the defenders and the attackers.

A player in football (soccer) whose primary role is to attack and score goals.

A player in a team sport (such as soccer, rugby, or basketball) positioned near the opponent's goal to score points.

One of the athletes on a sports team who is designated to make decisions and speak for the team.

An official who controls a sports game and ensures the rules are followed.

An official who assists the referee in sports like football or rugby, primarily by indicating when the ball has gone out of play.

A player available to replace another player during a game.

The area of ground marked out for playing a game such as soccer, cricket, or rugby.

A point scored in a game as a result of placing the ball or object into the net or scoring area.

One of the upright poles that form the goal in sports like football or rugby.

The goal in sports like soccer or hockey, consisting of a frame covered with mesh.

To earn points or goals in a game or sport.

To fire a weapon or launch a projectile.

To throw or kick a ball or puck to a teammate in a sport.

To move a ball forward in a game by repeatedly kicking or bouncing it.

The act of hitting a ball with the head, especially in soccer.

To force an opponent to the ground or attempt to take the ball from them in a sport.

To stop a ball or puck from entering the goal in sports.

To try to prevent the opposing team or player from scoring points in a game.

To apply violent force to someone or something.

A small instrument or device that produces a loud, high-pitched sound when blown.

To shout loudly to show support, encouragement, approval, or happiness.

To do something enjoyable or have a party because something good has happened.

The start of a game of football, marked by kicking the ball from the center of the field.

A corner kick in soccer.

A direct free kick or shot at the goal awarded to a team in sports because the opposing team has broken a rule.

An illegal position or play in sports where a player is ahead of the ball, puck, or last defender.

A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player.

To achieve victory in a fight, contest, game, or conflict.

To fail to win a game, competition, argument, or war.

The result of a game or contest in which neither side wins; a tie.

An occasion when someone loses a game, battle, or contest.

The transfer of a sports team to a lower division, typically due to finishing near the bottom of the league table.