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Real Madrid forward Diaz was trusted with the penalty, but his tame 'Panenka' effort was caught by Senegal keeper Edouard Mendy who barely had to move, and Ndala immediately blew his whistle for full-time.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

No wonder Arteta joined his players on the pitch after the final whistle for a raucous celebration in front of the jubilant Arsenal fans.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Did they whet your whistle for the book?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

But the goal didn’t count because the referee blew the whistle for the offside without letting the play be completed.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2024

“But I’ll take your word for it. Maybe you could whistle for some of those bats to follow us on our trip. You think Sairy and Dallas have bats where they are?”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech




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