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football

[foot-bawl] / ˈfʊtˌbɔl /




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Italian football expert Mina Rzouki, added: "You are not buying sporting excellence, you are buying a whole one-man economy."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

It is a rivalry that has defined the last two decades of football, transcending clubs, countries and competitions to reshape how the game has been played, consumed and debated across the world.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Erica Donald’s three-word rebuttal on X to speculation about her husband playing football again was also light-hearted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Ardent Donald fans recall his wife’s response when he retired in 2024, and followers were incredulous that he would do so with seemingly plenty of outstanding football ahead of him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He would instruct high school sciences, lead the band, and coach both the football and basketball teams.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson



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