ball

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Although Liverpool did end up having more bodies around their own box, their press was ineffective, meaning they conceded control of the ball and ultimately the game.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Ousmane Dembele has moved from a striker position to the right wing before dropping deep to get the ball unmarked.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The distance between Konate and centre-back Van Dijk here was big partly thanks to Dembele's role off the ball.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

All of that work led to his driving the ball a full 15 yards farther at age 39 than he did at 29.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Then Tante Jans standing in her doorway with a look that froze in the bones the thought of bouncing a ball.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom