In this football phrase of the week we look at expressions connected to the word 'qualify', including 'claim a spot' after the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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This week's football phrase is the noun phrase 'a low block'. This phrase can describe how Manchester City played against Arsenal on Sunday.

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In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'straight red' from the 2026 World Cup qualifier between Serbia and England.

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In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'slam shut' as the transfer window finally closes in many European countries.

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In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'dream debut' after Liverpool's last-minute win over Newcastle in the Premier League.

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This week's football phrase is the verb to retain. This is the key word from teh Euro 2025 finals as England retained the title of European champions.

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In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, to claw away, used mostly when talking about goalkeepers

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In this football phrase of the week we explain the word, 'draw', and the different ways this word is used in football.

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In this football phrase of the week we look at the word, 'margin' and see how it is used in football. We will look at slim margin and also wide margin after PSG's Champions League win at the weekend

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Ended Their Hopes: This week's football expression looks back at some of the final games of the season and explains the phrase end their hope

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