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Football Glossary: To register (a win) - R – Languagecaster.com

To register (a win): This expression means to accomplish or to attain and in football usually collocates with the words win or victory. The post Football Glossary: To register (a win) appeared first on...

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Weekly Football Phrase: Replay - R – Languagecaster.com

This week, languagecaster.com introduces the football phrase 'cup replay' The post Weekly Football Phrase: Replay appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Glossary: Rival - R – Languagecaster.com

Rival: An opponent that is either challenging your team in the league or is a team that you do not like much The post Football Glossary: Rival appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Glossary: Referee - R – Languagecaster.com

Referee: The person who is in charge of the game, he or she controls the match ('The man in black' / 'The man in the middle') The post Football Glossary: Referee appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Glossary: To be Relegated - R – Languagecaster.com

(to be) Relegated: To move down a division because of poor performances - to finish in the bottom 2 or 3 positions in the table The post Football Glossary: To be Relegated appeared first on...

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Football Glossary: Relegation - R – Languagecaster.com

When a team has to move down a division because of poor results. The club is generally occupying the bottom two or three positions. The post Football Glossary: Relegation appeared first on...

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Football Glossary: Retain a title - R – Languagecaster.com

Retain: To win a cup, league or title again - usually the following year or season The post Football Glossary: Retain a title appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Weekly Football Phrase: Roy of the Rovers (stuff) - R – Languagecaster.com

This week, languagecaster.com introduces the English football phrase and cliche 'Roy of the Rovers stuff'. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Roy of the Rovers (stuff) appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Expression: Rule out - R – Languagecaster.com

This week's English for football is to rule out - to rule something out The post Football Expression: Rule out appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Weekly Football Phrase: To rubbish - R – Languagecaster.com

What does the verb 'to rubbish' mean? This week's English for football phrase explains the phrase 'to rubbish reports' The post Weekly Football Phrase: To rubbish appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Weekly Football Phrase: Ring the Changes - R – Languagecaster.com

What has the ancient pastime of church bell ringing and choosing a football team got in common? Languagecaster.com's weekly football phrase can tell you. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Ring the...

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World Cup Word of the day: Re-Write the Record Books - R – Languagecaster.com

Languagecaster's last World Cup Word of the Day - Re-Write the Record Books The post World Cup Word of the day: Re-Write the Record Books appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Language: Rabona - R – Languagecaster.com

What is a rabona? this week's football language post explains this special move. The post Football Language: Rabona appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Weekly Football Phrase: Romance of the Cup - R – Languagecaster.com

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Romance of the Cup' in football? The post Weekly Football Phrase: Romance of the Cup appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Weekly Football Phrase: Rich Vein of Form - R – Languagecaster.com

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Rich Vein of Form' in football? The post Weekly Football Phrase: Rich Vein of Form appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Weekly Football Phrase: (To) Ride Their Luck - R – Languagecaster.com

This week’s weekly football post explains what to ride their luck means. Find out more about this phrase by reading the transcript below. You can also find many more examples of soccer vocabulary by...

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Football Language: Root for - R – Languagecaster.com

To root for is an American phrase meaning to support, to cheer for a team or for someone. The post Football Language: Root for appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Language: To run down the clock - R – Languagecaster.com

Football Language: To run down the clock Now, each football match lasts for 90 minutes plus added time and so when a team is winning, especially by a narrow margin of one goal, say 1-0 or 2-1, they...

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Football Language: Rooted to the foot of the table - R – Languagecaster.com

rooted to the foot of the table: What's the meaning of the phrase 'rooted to the foot of the table The post Football Language: Rooted to the foot of the table appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Language: Retrospective action - R – Languagecaster.com

Retrospective action: What's the meaning of the phrase 'Retrospective action' in football? The post Football Language: Retrospective action appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Language: Runners-up - R – Languagecaster.com

Runners-up: What's the meaning of this phrase in football? The post Football Language: Runners-up appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Language: Results go your way - R – Languagecaster.com

Results go your way: When do we use the phrase 'Results go your way' in football? The post Football Language: Results go your way appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Language: Return leg - R – Languagecaster.com

Return leg: What's the meaning of the phrase 'return leg' and when is it used in football? The post Football Language: Return leg appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Language: To receive marching orders - Languagecaster.com

To receive marching orders: What's the meaning of the phrase 'receive (or get) your marching orders' in football? The post Football Language: To receive marching orders appeared first on...

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Football Language: Red Devils - Languagecaster.com

Red Devils: What is the nickname of your football team? The post Football Language: Red Devils appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Language: The run in - Languagecaster.com

The run in: In this post, we explain the football expression 'The run in', which is used frequently at the end of the football season. The post Football Language: The run in appeared first on...

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Football language: To run out winners - Languagecaster.com

What's the meaning of the phrase 'to run out winners' in football? The post Football language: To run out winners appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Language: 2019 Reigning Champions

On this short football language podcast we introduce a phrase from the world of football. If you have questions or comments about this or any other football phrase, or you have your own suggestion,...

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Football Language Podcast: Rout

This is our weekly short audio post on the language of football, and  I'll be talking about the word 'rout'.   The post Football Language Podcast: Rout appeared first on Languagecaster.com.

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Football Language: Release

In this football language post we explain how the word 'release' can be used in football. It is used with contracts and transfers and also passes. The post Football Language: Release appeared first on...

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Football Language: Rusty

Rusty: In this football language post we explain some language connected to the restart of football in the Premier League and in particular around the word 'rusty' as players get used to playing again...

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Football Language: The Road to Wembley

Football Language: The Road to Wembley - In this football language post we explain the phrase 'The Road to Wembley' which describes how teams made it to the FA Cup (or League Cup) final. The post...

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Rotate

In this short football language post we explain some words and phrases connected to the verb 'to rotate' - a word used when... The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Rotate appeared first on...

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Roof of the Net – Football Language: Euro 2020 – Quarter Finals Day 1

Roof of the net - This football language podcast looks back at the first day of the quarter final action at Euro 2020 and a penalty shootout The post Roof of the Net – Football Language: Euro 2020 –...

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Learning English Through Football Podcast: Reach an Agreement

Reach an agreement: In this podcast we look at the phrase 'to reach an agreement' after Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford. The post Learning English Through Football Podcast: Reach an Agreement appeared...

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Football Language: Rainbow Laces

In this football language post we look at the phrase 'rainbow laces' which has been in the news over the past week thanks to the... The post Football Language: Rainbow Laces appeared first on Learn...

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Football Language: Rollercoaster

Rollercoaster: In this post we explain the phrase 'rollercoaster' when it is used in football after Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola used it to describe his side's 6-3 win over Leicester. The post...

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Football Language: To be ruled out – Women’s Euro 2022

In this football language post for learners of English we look at the football expression ‘to be ruled out‘ which is used when a player is injured and cannot play. You can read the transcript for this...

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Football Language: Routine Victory

In this football language post for learners of English we look at the football expression 'routine victory/routine win' which is used to describe a comfortable win. The post Football Language: Routine...

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Season 2022-23: Rooted to the Spot

This football language podcast for learners of English, looks at the phrase ‘rooted to the spot’ and other language related to it. You can read the transcript for this podcast below, and you can also...

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