football

Example Sentences

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"I've liked the Argentine team since the Maradona era, and now we have Messi," Muhammad told AFP of his football hero.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Inside is a cowhide segment of a game-used football.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

In downtown LA, family of four Chris, Angie, Layla and Lauren said they were thrilled to have World Cup football in their home area.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Once completed, the facility will cover an area equivalent to 70 football fields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

A week later, on October 15, Richard Nixon sat in the White House watching football on television while thousands of protestors circled the building.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin