• Weekly Football Phrase: Close the gap
    Apr 22 2026

    In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'close the gap' after Manchester City's win over Arsenal in the Premier League.

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    4 mins
  • Learn English Through Football Podcast: Business End of the Season
    Apr 18 2026

    In this week's football-language podcast we look at some phrases connected to the expression, 'business end of the season' as we only have a few weeks left of the season. We will also look at some predictions from the upcoming Premier League games this weekend including the big title decider in England and the Merseyside derby.

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    12 mins
  • Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Fizz the Ball
    Apr 14 2026

    In this football phrase of the week we look at the verb phrase 'to fizz the ballt'. This phrase ise used to talk about passing as well as shooting.

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    5 mins
  • Weekly Football Phrase: No Fluke
    Apr 8 2026

    In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'no fluke' after Southampton defeated Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter final this weekend.

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    7 mins
  • Learn English Through Football Podcast: Miss Out On
    Apr 4 2026

    In this week's football-language podcast we look back at some football phrases from the 2026 World Cup play-off finals, including, 'miss out on' after Italy's surprise defeat against Bosnia

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    12 mins
  • Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Sky It
    Apr 1 2026

    In this football phrase of the week we look at the pverb phrasehrase 'skied it'. This phrase can be used to describe shooting or a shot.

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    5 mins
  • Learn English Through Football Podcast: Reach the final
    Mar 31 2026

    In this week's football-language podcast we look at some football phrases from the 2026 World Cup play-off games, including, 'reach the final'.

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    12 mins
  • Weekly Football Phrase: Caught Napping
    Mar 25 2026

    In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase 'caught napping', a phrase usually used to talk about defending.

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    5 mins