On today's football language listening post we look at some words and phrases connected to when a team is knocked out of a cup competition - the language of elimination.

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In this short football language post we explain the expression 'take the ball to the corner flag' and how it is used in football.

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In this short football language post we explain the expression 'pick your spot' and how it is used in football.

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In this short football language post we explain the expression 'to toy with an opponent' and how it is used in football.

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In this short football language post we explain the expression 'the goal led a charmed life' and how it is used in football.

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In this short football language post, we take a look at some language connected with missing a good chance. Check out our football glossary A and A football cliches pages for hundreds more explanations of the language of soccer. If you have questions or comments about this or any other phrase then email us at: [email protected]. (DB=Damon) […]

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In this short football language post the languagecaster team get together to talk about their teams' start to the season. Damon is a Liverpool fan and Damian supports Tottenham, and, for a while, they were both top of the league divided only by goal difference.

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It's World Cup year and on this week's Listening Report we have chosen a report from our archives on World Cup stars. This report is on Maradona, arguably one of the best football players ever.

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On today's football language listening post we look at some words and phrases connected to creating chances in football and in particular the verbs, 'to fashion'; 'to set up' and 'to conjure up'.

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In this short football language post we explain the expression 'masterclass' and how it is used in football.

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