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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Late in the first half, the senior midfielder ripped in a free kick from 35 yards to help visiting Providence earn a 1-1 tie against crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central in New Lenox.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The Union didn’t account for the heroic efforts of Gavran, though, who charged forward for a free kick and wound up in prime position to get his head – and his shoulder – to Alonso Coello’s cross in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.
—Avi Creditor, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Ronaldinho played a key role in Brazil’s run to the title, scoring twice during the tournament, including a memorable long-range free kick against England in the quarterfinals.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Then, in the 86th minute, Los Blancos midfielder Eduardo Camavinga barely fouled Bayern striker Harry Kane to give away a soft free kick.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The Union didn’t account for the heroic efforts of Gavran, though, who charged forward for a free kick and wound up in prime position to get his head – and his shoulder – to Alonso Coello’s cross in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.
—Avi Creditor, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Ronaldinho played a key role in Brazil’s run to the title, scoring twice during the tournament, including a memorable long-range free kick against England in the quarterfinals.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Then, in the 86th minute, Los Blancos midfielder Eduardo Camavinga barely fouled Bayern striker Harry Kane to give away a soft free kick.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Free kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20kick. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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