five-a-side
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
Swaibu says he took a photo of his local five-a-side team and told the fixers they were players in his pocket.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024
He unwinds by playing five-a-side football and supporting Arsenal.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2023
Flynn became a prominent member of the so-called Tuesday Club of male SNP MPs who regularly meet for five-a-side football, beer and curry nights.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2022
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