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This podcast's weekly football phrase is to shin it. which is a phrae you will hear connected with how a player kicks the ball. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Shin It appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language from the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores final (2025) that took place this weekend between Flamengo and Palmeiras. We will also look at the phrases, 'flying header' and 'rose highest'. We will also try and predict two big derbies in Europe: a top-of-the-table clash in England between Arsenal and Chelsea and the Seville derby between Sevilla and Betis. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: 2025 Copa Libertadores Final – Flying Header appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at some language from the weekend, including the phrase, 'the goal stands' from the Newcastle United win over Manchester City. The post Weekly Football Phrase: The Goal Stands appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at a phrase used to talk about amazing moments in football - Roy of the Rovers. The post Learn English Through Football: Roy of the Rovers appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at some language from the recent 2026 World Cup qualifier between Hungary and Ireland, including 'at the death' and 'hanging on' The post Weekly Football Phrase: At the Death appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the phrase, 'group decider'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Group Decider appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's Learn English Through Football podcast we look at the phrase, 'solo effort' which describes a particular type of goal. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Solo Effort appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's Learn English Through Football podcast we look at the phrase, 'go clear' when describing a team doing well in a match or in the league. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Go Clear appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

The weekly football phrase we introduce in this podcast is 'man and ball7 which is a phrase used in football to describe tackles. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Man and Ball appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at a verb phrase connected to shooting and passing. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Fizz Wide appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This week's football phrase is the verb phrase '(to) Spurn a Chance'. This phrase is often to describe an attempt at goal. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Spurn a Chance appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected to club rivalries. We also look ahead to this weekend's football with one of the biggest club rivalry in English football: Liverpool vs Manchester United. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Club Rivalries appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

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. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Claim a spot appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at Liverpool's start to the season and the key phrase is 'to bed in'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: (to) Bed In appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some meanings around the phrase, 'to down a team or an opponent'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: To down a team appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This week's football phrase is the verb 'to overturn'. This phrase is often used when talking about referreing decisions: eg. awarding penalties, red cards, etc. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Overturn appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at the meanings around the word, 'finish' in football including finishing and finishers. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Finisher appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This week's football phrase is the noun phrase 'a low block'. This phrase can describe how Manchester City played against Arsenal on Sunday. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (a) Low Block appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at the phrase, 'stoppage time goal' after some late goals in the Champions League this week. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Stoppage Time Goal appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This week's football phrase is the verb phrase to sweep aside. This phrase describes the Manchester derby played on Sunday. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Sweep Aside appeared first on Learn English Through Football.