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prestigious Worthy of great respect. rejuvenate Provide new energy. rival An opponent with whom a player or team has a fierce and ongoing competition. strike To kick the ball. transfer fee The amount of money paid by one club to another for the right to sign one of their players to a contract.
GLOSSARY
An annual award voted on by soccer journalists and given to the best A passing attempt from the side of the field to the middle, usually in Three goals scored by one player in Hitting the ball with the head. A small circle 12 yards in front of the goal where the ball is placed for a
Ballon d’Or male player in the world. cross front of the goal. hat trick a single game. header left wing The left side of the field. penalty spot penalty kick.
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