The World Cup is approaching faster than an Arjen Robben sprint. As you stock your fridge with lager and prepare for weeks in front of the TV, spare a thought for reporters and commentators who don’t write about football but must stock up on the jargon nonetheless.
Whatever the outcome of the World Cup, all the usual clichés will appear off the pitch as well as on it. Even if the article is about mortgages or gardening, I predict a journalistic glut of footballing terms.
This little chart is just right if you fancy a round of World Cup 2018 bingo.
KICKOFF
|
TAKE HOME THE THREE POINTS |
OFFSIDE |
MATCH-FIT |
ADDED TIME |
GOING ALL THE WAY |
INJURY TIME |
FRESH LEGS |
BOUNCE OFF THE WOODWORK |
RUSKIES |
BRING BACK THE TROPHY |
SIDELINES |
FREE BONUS |
EXTRA TIME |
MASSIVE OWN GOAL |
HANDBALL |
GOLDEN BOOT |
EARLY BATH
|
BACK OF THE NET |
SUB |
NYET! |
FOUL |
YELLOW CARD |
FREE KICK |
FASTER THAN YOU CAN SAY GARETH BALE |
Are any important phrases and terms missing? Please let me know.