footballer
Americannoun
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footballers
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a football player, especially a member of a college or professional team.
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Chiefly British. a soccer player.
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But the footballer continued to face a torrent of criticism from Chinese users on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Several Chinese brands have dropped French footballer Kylian Mbappé as backlash grew online over alleged comments by him referring to the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
When the Ballon d'Or for best female footballer is dished out on Monday night, the chances are it will be a familiar figure that lifts the coveted trophy.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
In 2025, former Manchester United footballer Gary Neville received a QUB honorary degree for his contribution to sport, business, education and philanthropy.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
She wishes I didn’t have scabby knees from running around kicking canisters and falling down pretending I was the greatest footballer in the world.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
The France captain, one of the best footballers on the planet, is at the centre of a major row after a video emerged this week of him appearing to make fun of former leader Mao.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
One of Alshrafi's photos, showing footballers playing on a pitch surrounded by rubble in Gaza, sparked controversy in France in August.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
Manchester United fan Chow is well-known for his portraits of famous faces and he has previously created images of footballers, including Wayne Rooney, Edgar Davids and Ronaldinho.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Watching footballers who have six-packs is already a body-image influence, she said, let alone being then shown AI generated people who are unrealistic.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
I cruised the sidelines of the dance floor with Deluca and Brill and some other footballers.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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