cleat
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Who’s going to be the brilliant video forensicist replaying Balogun’s red carded contact against the uncalled cleat of Leo Messi in Argentina’s opener?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
And the Boys of Summer from 1994 have a message for the men who will follow in their cleat marks: Your life and your sport are about to change forever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Roldan attempted to gain possession, but with his cleat spikes up.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
Garrett leaped at the wall and appeared to catch a spike from his left cleat in the wall’s padding as the ball went over.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
But the toe of my right cleat clips Jason’s shin, propelling me into a midair flip.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
Growing up in Quebec, the midfielder said he was fitted for hockey skates long before he tried on soccer cleats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Keeney talks about the “museum-grade” and “investment-grade” quality of the cleats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Ever since I got here, the first impression of him was how good he was with people,” said veteran utility man Miguel Rojas, who hopes to become a manager after he hangs up his cleats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Ever since Jesse Marsch traded in his cleats for a clipboard, he seemed destined to coach the U.S. men’s national soccer team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Around the turn and down the backstretch, Louie kicked, his legs reaching and pushing, his cleats biting the track, his speed dazzling.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
