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five-a-side

British

noun

1. a version of soccer with five players on each side
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a five-a-side tournament

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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

"I was playing five-a-side to keep fit and one of the guys was like: 'You've got to play for them'," he recalls.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 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 year organisers have introduced a new woodland stage and "downtown" area, where visitors can play inflatable five-a-side football, basketball, and mini golf.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

Paul hated it when I came to five-a-side with his mates - I used to be this annoying wee guy, but I got stuck in.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2023

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