Olimpico

American

[uh-lim-pi-koh, oh-lim-] / əˈlɪm pɪ koʊ, oʊˈlɪm- /

Sometimes Olympico

noun

Soccer.

Also called Olimpico goal. a goal scored directly from a corner kick without being touched by another player.

Etymology

Origin of Olimpico

First recorded in 1920-25; so called after Argentinian player Cesareo Onzari scored against reigning Olympic champion Uruguay from a corner kick.

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Olimpico

The distressing details of what unfolded at Stadio Olimpico are recalled vividly by her husband Rob, who witnessed it all from the stands alongside Warner Judd's father and coach, Mike, in June 2024.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026

Approaching the hour mark at the Stadio Olimpico, England led by eight points against an Italy team with 14 men.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

His broadcast had barely begun before he made his first mistake, welcoming viewers to the Stadio Olimpico, instead of Milan's fabled San Siro which had been chosen for the curtain-raising ceremony.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

Roma are seven points behind Inter but a win at Stadio Olimpico in Sunday's late fixture would put Gian Piero Gasperini's team just one behind Milan and help keep Juve at bay.

From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026

We then went to visit the Teatro Olimpico, which was built by Napoleon.

From After Waterloo: Reminiscences of European Travel 1815-1819 by Major W. E Frye

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