The group of players that try to protect a teama€™s goal. The defence is usually made up of a goalkeeper, two full backs and two centre backs (centre half).
- Example: Spaina€™sA defenceA was the best at the Euro 2008 tournament a€“ they only conceded 2 goals throughout.
- Example: Arsenal have been having trouble with their defence since Sol Campbell retired.
Day ten at the 2026 World Cup and on this World Cup language podcast we look at the verb phrase 'to shrug off' and how we can use it to talk about...
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.
In this football language podcast we look back at some of the language from the final of th 2023 Women's World Cup.
This phrase refers to a type of tackle where the defender makes contact with both the opposing player and the ball. It’s often seen as a strong...
In this football phrase of the week we explain the word, 'draw', and the different ways this word is used in football.
In this football phrase of the week we explain the football phrase, 'find joy', used in a match from the Women's Euro 2025 competition.
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