association football
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of association football
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Group trustee Steve Wood said 9 East Parade was "probably the world's most important surviving building related to the development of association football".
From BBC
The report found Europe and South America account for “around 75% of all online abuse, notably in other major sports such as association football.”
From Seattle Times
William James David King - for services to association football in Northern Ireland.
From BBC
State officials have contacted Thai experts who helped rescue a junior association football team that was trapped in a cave system in northern Thailand in 2018, state government administrator Gaurav Singh said.
From Seattle Times
"It made me feel very proud, especially when I saw that it was in recognition of my contribution to association football in Northern Ireland."
From BBC
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