Football Phrases 2025 Archives - Learn English Through Football

This podcast's weekly football phrase is a verb phrase' to latch on to'. This is used to describe a player controlling the ball. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Latch on to appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This podcast's weekly football phrase is 'a goal fest'. a phrase used to describe matches with lots of goals. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (a) Goal Fest appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This podcast's weekly football phrase is to throw under the bus. which is a phrase used by Mohammad Salah in comments this week. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Throw Under the Bus appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at some language from the weekend, including the phrase, 'the goal stands' from the Newcastle United win over Manchester City. The post Weekly Football Phrase: The Goal Stands appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at some language from the recent 2026 World Cup qualifier between Hungary and Ireland, including 'at the death' and 'hanging on' The post Weekly Football Phrase: At the Death appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this week's football-language podcast we look at some language connected to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the phrase, 'group decider'. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Group Decider appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This week's football phrase is the verb phrase '(to) Spurn a Chance'. This phrase is often to describe an attempt at goal. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Spurn a Chance appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at expressions connected to the word 'qualify', including 'claim a spot' after the recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The post Weekly Football Phrase: Claim a spot appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This week's football phrase is the verb 'to overturn'. This phrase is often used when talking about referreing decisions: eg. awarding penalties, red cards, etc. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Overturn appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

This week's football phrase is the noun phrase 'a low block'. This phrase can describe how Manchester City played against Arsenal on Sunday. The post Weekly Football Phrase: (a) Low Block appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'dream debut' after Liverpool's last-minute win over Newcastle in the Premier League. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Dream Debut appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we take a look at the phrase, to claw away, used mostly when talking about goalkeepers The post Football Phrase of the Week: Claw Away appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the football phrase, 'find joy', used in a match from the Women's Euro 2025 competition. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Find Joy appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the word, 'margin' and see how it is used in football. We will look at slim margin and also wide margin after PSG's Champions League win at the weekend The post Football Phrase of the Week: Margin appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

Ended Their Hopes: This week's football expression looks back at some of the final games of the season and explains the phrase end their hope The post Football Phrase of the Week: Ended Their Hopes appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the noun phrase, a clear goalscoring opportunity, which was a key phrase in the FA Cup final at the weekend. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Clear Goalscoring Opportunity appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'Confirmed as New Manager' as Carlo Ancelotti takes up the Brazilian men's national team post. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Confirmed as New Manager appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'Record-equalling 20th league title' after Liverpool were crowned champions of the 2024-25 Premier League season. You can read the transcript for this post below, while you can also check out our glossary of footballing phrases The post Football Phrase of the Week: Record-equalling 20th league title appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'shooting boots' after Arsenal's game at Ipswich Town in the Premier League. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Shooting Boots appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'to seal the title' after PSG won their fourth Ligue 1 title in a row The post Football Phrase of the Week: Seal the title appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look back at the Nations League quarter-final matches and explain the phrase, 'to force extra time' after some thrilling ties. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Force Extra Time appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look back at the Carabao Cup final between Newcastle and Liverpool in which Newcastle ended their trophy drought when they defeated Liverpool 2-1. The post Football Phrase of the Week: End a Trophy Drought (Carabao Cup Final 2025) appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look back at Manchester United vs Arsenal game and the phrase, 'cutting edge' The post Football Phrase of the Week: Cutting edge appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look back at the FA Cup fifth round game between Crystal Palace and Millwall and the phrase, 'reckless challenge' The post Football Phrase of the Week: Reckless Challenge appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'to hang on for a win' from the Manchester City win at Tottenham last week. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Hang on for a win appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to close in on the title' after Liverpool's win at Manchester City at the weekend. The post Football Phrase of the Week: To close in on the title appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'Foul and abusive language' after Real Madrid player Jude Bellingham was shown the red card against Osasuna in La Liga. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Foul and abusive language appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week, we talk about the football phrase 'under the lights', connected with theupcoming Merseyside derby. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Under the Lights appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we introduce the football phrase 'touching distance', connected with the Arsenal vs Man City game. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Touching Distance appeared first on Learn English Through Football.

In this football phrase of the week we explain the expression, 'to bring down in the box' from the Chelsea versus Arsenal game in the WSL. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Bring Down in the Box appeared first on Learn English Through Football.