Learn English Through Football Podcast

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: To down a team
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some meanings around the phrase, 'to down a team or an opponent'.
Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Overturn
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.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Finisher
In this week's football-language podcast we look at the meanings around the word, 'finish' in football including finishing and finishers.
Weekly Football Phrase: (a) Low Block
This week's football phrase is the noun phrase 'a low block'. This phrase can describe how Manchester City played against Arsenal on Sunday.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Stoppage Time Goal
In this week's football-language podcast we look at the phrase, 'stoppage time goal' after some late goals in the Champions League this week.
Weekly Football Phrase: (to) Sweep Aside
This week's football phrase is the verb phrase to sweep aside. This phrase describes the Manchester derby played on Sunday.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Selection Dilemma
In this week's football-language podcast we look at some more language from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including the phrase, 'selection dilemma. We also look ahead to this week's football and try
Football Phrase of the Week: Straight Red
In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'straight red' from the 2026 World Cup qualifier between Serbia and England.
Learn English Through Football Podcast: Book their place
In this week's football-language podcast we look at a phrase connected to qualifying for a competition or tournament: book their place after some recent 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Football Phrase of the Week: Transfer Window Slams Shut
In this football phrase of the week we look at the phrase, 'slam shut' as the transfer window finally closes in many European countries.