professional foul

noun

British, soccer
: a foul that is made on purpose especially to prevent the other team from scoring a goal

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“Professional foul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/professional%20foul. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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