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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In that game, the Mexican side conceded a free kick a metre outside the penalty box.
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The Argentine legend and Miami captain went down at the edge of the box and was awarded a free kick.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
With the score tied at 1-1 at 54th minute, Messi drilled a brilliant 23-yard free kick for what turned into Inter Miami CF’s winning goal in a 2-1 Group D victory.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Messi also shaved the post with a free kick in the 60th minute of the second half.
—James Robson, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2025
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Jack Lang, New York Times, 22 June 2025
The Argentine legend and Miami captain went down at the edge of the box and was awarded a free kick.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025
With the score tied at 1-1 at 54th minute, Messi drilled a brilliant 23-yard free kick for what turned into Inter Miami CF’s winning goal in a 2-1 Group D victory.
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Messi also shaved the post with a free kick in the 60th minute of the second half.
—James Robson, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2025
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“Free kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20kick. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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