footballers
- plural of footballer.
Example Sentences
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In one example, the late 80s and 90s saw more than a dozen UK-born footballers called up to represent the Republic of Ireland by manager Jack Charlton.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
Many fans have also questioned technical decisions, including the absence of star striker Sardar Azmoun, one of the country's most recognisable footballers.
From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026
They're terrific footballers, very easy on the eye, but they're not ruthless, not killers.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
Advances in sports science, from training regimes to nutrition and recovery, have made it possible for footballers to keep playing at elite level for longer.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
I cruised the sidelines of the dance floor with Deluca and Brill and some other footballers.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
