play against

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Asked about facing a Ukrainian player next, Andreeva told the media: "It doesn't matter who I play. I really try to play against the ball that is coming at me and focus on the game."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Picture Unai Emery loading up a chess app on his phone to play against strangers - under his own name.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The Rams will begin the season by traveling about 8,000 air miles to play against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Liverpool travel to Villa on Friday, with Elliott unable to play against his parent club.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“So, Arnold, how does it feel to play against your former teammates?” the sports guy asked me.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie