free kick
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He punched away crosses, repelled free kick after free kick and, in one breath-catching moment, spread his limbs to deny Messi in a one-on-one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026
During first-half stoppage time, Rezaeian’s free kick was headed home by Ali Nemati, but Nemati was clearly offsides and the goal was waived off by the referees.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
New Zealand earned a free kick in the 45th minute just outside the box.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Mohammad Salah returns to the Liverpool starting XI as Liverpool score three goals, including an intelligent Dominik Szoboszlai free kick, to beat Olympique Marseille.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
The Lightning were awarded a free kick from fifteen yards out.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
