Football English words starting with M — 5 words with meanings, audio & IPA

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manager

/ˈmanɪdʒə/ A2 the person who picks the team and decides how it plays

Enzo Maresca is the Manchester City manager.

FRIENDLYMarmoush scores twice as Manchester City beat Atlético Madrid in Seoulseen at A2

Mikel Arteta was the Arsenal manager.

TROPHYArsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 to win the 2026 FA Community Shieldseen at A2

Enzo Maresca is the Manchester City manager, and he replaced Pep Guardiola.

FRIENDLYMarmoush scores twice as Manchester City beat Atlético Madrid in Seoulseen at B1

Enzo Maresca was the Manchester City manager.

TROPHYArsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 to win the 2026 FA Community Shieldseen at B1

margin

/ˈmɑːdʒɪn/ C1 the difference between two scores

Sky Sports reports that the margin of victory was the largest in a Community Shield since 2014.

TROPHYArsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 to win the 2026 FA Community Shieldseen at C1

match

/ˈmatʃ/ A2 a game between two teams

The match was on Sunday 16 August 2026.

TROPHYArsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 to win the 2026 FA Community Shieldseen at A2

minute

/ˈmɪnɪt/ A2 a match lasts 90 minutes, so the minute tells you when a goal came

Zirkzee scored for Manchester United in the 16th minute.

MATCHManchester United beat Leeds United on penalties in front of a record crowd at Croke Parkseen at A2

move

/ˈmuːv/ B1 a transfer from one club to another

Both clubs announced the move on 10 August 2026.

TRANSFERLiverpool agree a loan deal for Ronald Araújoseen at B1

The move is not complete yet.

TRANSFERLiverpool agree a loan deal for Ronald Araújoseen at B2

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