# Master the Verb "PLAY" Like a Football Commentator

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Podcast: [The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-footglish-podcast-learn-english-with-football-6935046)
Published: 2026-07-03T07:39:48+00:00
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## Resource

The verb play might seem simple, but in football English it's one of the most versatile words you'll ever use. In this episode of Footglish , we'll explore the most important football collocations and expressions with play , including: ⚽ play for ⚽ play as ⚽ play against ⚽ play at ⚽ play out from the back ⚽ play someone in ⚽ play a through ball ⚽ play a ball over the top ⚽ play on . ..and many more useful collocations and idioms you'll hear in real football commentary and conversations. You'll learn what these expressions really mean, hear plenty of authentic examples, and test yourself with a football English quiz. 🎙️ Bonus: I also tell you about my latest guest appearance on Luke's English Podcast , where Luke and I enjoyed a two-hour football ramble about the 2026 World Cup, football culture, and learning English through the beautiful game. If you haven't listened yet, don't miss it! Video from this episode My World Cup appearance on Luke's English Podcast 👉 The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE 👉 The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE 👉 Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learners SUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST : https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflf Take part in this fun Listener survey . Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy League Follow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram . If you like this podcast, please subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might enjoy it. Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: TeacherZdenek@gmail.com More about Zdenek

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