Cheeky Nando's
Slang & CultureA British cultural meme often associated with 'lads culture' and footballers, referring to going for a meal at the chicken restaurant chain Nando's.
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xG (Expected Goals)
A statistical metric used to measure the quality of a goalscoring chance. A penalty has an xG of 0.76.
Boot It
Instruction often yelled by parents or coaches in youth soccer implying the player should kick the ball as hard and far as possible.
Golazo
Spanish slang for a spectacular goal.
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