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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Danny Welbeck’s rich run continued with a stunning free kick against boyhood club Manchester United, his fifth goal in four appearances following match-winning doubles against Chelsea and Newcastle United.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Seconds after taking back the lead, the Revolution conceded an attacking free kick and failed to clear the ensuing delivery.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Once again maneuvering in the midfield, Pereyra was fouled by Memo Rodriguez and earned a free kick in a dangerous area.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 5 Oct. 2025
Miami took 24 shots against Chicago, including a Messi shot that clanked off the post, two missed Messi free kicks and a Tadeo Allende shot that hit the crossbar.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Seconds after taking back the lead, the Revolution conceded an attacking free kick and failed to clear the ensuing delivery.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Once again maneuvering in the midfield, Pereyra was fouled by Memo Rodriguez and earned a free kick in a dangerous area.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 5 Oct. 2025
Miami took 24 shots against Chicago, including a Messi shot that clanked off the post, two missed Messi free kicks and a Tadeo Allende shot that hit the crossbar.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Free kick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20kick. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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