Hand of God
Slang & CultureRefers to Diego Maradona's goal against England in the 1986 World Cup, which he scored using his hand.
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Craque
Portuguese/Brazilian slang for a star player or an ace who is incredibly skillful.
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.
50/50
A challenge where two players rush towards a loose ball with equal chance of winning it, often resulting in a collision.
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