five-a-side
Britishnoun
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Full World Cup qualifying campaign with 174 teams, indoor mode - which was a breathless five-a-side feast with no throw-ins - red cards for slide-tackling the goalkeeper and the ability to customise kits.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
Ellis Robinson:, external Former Rochdale academy player died following complications linked to a spinal injury suffered in 2016 while playing a five-a-side match.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
The French keeper has been likened to a five-a-side player due to the quality of his touch, vision and ability to break lines with his passing from the back.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025
This time Albert arranged a guest membership for Mosquera at his gym, set him up to join his work's five-a-side football team Whatsapp group, and enrolled him on a four-week English language course.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2025
The NFL's version of flag football external-link is five-a-side, on a smaller pitch - 30 by 70 yards - and no contact is allowed.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2023
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