Deft touch
Deft touch describes a light, skilful touch of the ball that is often used to lift a shot just over a goalkeeper or defender. What does it mean? 'Deft' means skilful and delicate. In football, it's used to praise a touch that requires precision and finesse rather than power which...
Dismissed
To be dismissed means a player has been sent off by the referee and has to leave the pitch for the rest of the match. The player receives a red card. What does it mean? When a player commits a serious foul or receives two yellow cards, the referee shows...
Dump out of
To dump out of a competition means to eliminate a team, often with the sense that the defeat was embarrassing or unexpected. What does it mean? This phrase is most often used with cup competitions or knockout tournaments. It carries a slightly stronger sense than simply 'to eliminate' - there's...