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EFL

American  

  1. English as a foreign language: the study of English by nonnative speakers living in a non-English-speaking environment.

EFL British  

abbreviation

  1. English as a Foreign Language

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The EFL subsequently canvassed feedback but it was clear clubs were strongly against any kind of video review system in the Championship.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Silva, a 2017 signing from French club Monaco, made his 450th appearance for City in the EFL Cup final success over Arsenal last month.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

About 150,000 supporters lined the streets to celebrate that EFL Cup win, but it was hard to imagine a more contrasting scene before the one-year anniversary last month.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

City and Guardiola's mission was not simply to win the EFL Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Upson feels this EFL Cup final falls into the "too close to call" category - but believes one factor makes him just favour Arsenal.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

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