free kick
noun
: a kick (as in football, soccer, or rugby) with which an opponent may not interfere
especially
: such a kick in any direction awarded because of an infraction of the rules by an opponent
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There was the long free kick against Newcastle that wasn’t dealt with.
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The Athletic's Liverpool Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
In overtime, the Wave got a free kick in the 92nd minute right outside the near-side corner of the penalty box, but it was quickly sent out on the entry.
—Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
There were more chances that the Whalers were unable to capitalize on, like two free kicks by Martins in the offensive zone.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Debinha scored her eighth goal of the year on a brilliant free kick from outside the edge of the penalty area.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2025
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The Athletic's Liverpool Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
In overtime, the Wave got a free kick in the 92nd minute right outside the near-side corner of the penalty box, but it was quickly sent out on the entry.
—Austin White, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
There were more chances that the Whalers were unable to capitalize on, like two free kicks by Martins in the offensive zone.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Debinha scored her eighth goal of the year on a brilliant free kick from outside the edge of the penalty area.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Free kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20kick. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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