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footballer

(AU) Any fish in the kyphosid subfamily .

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(AU) Any fish in the kyphosid subfamily .

It is footballers though, rather than commentators, presenters or pundits, who when interviewed have provided some of the best Colemanballs.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

(soccer, UK) One who plays association football.

It is footballers though, rather than commentators, presenters or pundits, who when interviewed have provided some of the best Colemanballs.
Origin: From . For the kyphosid sense, named for the resemblance of their stripes to football uniforms. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(American football, US, uncommon, dated) One who plays American football.

It is footballers though, rather than commentators, presenters or pundits, who when interviewed have provided some of the best Colemanballs.
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  • He can't/doesn't pass PROGRESSIVELY. There are other attributes that make a footballer.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Micheál Martin "seriously examining" nuclear power should invite the exact same ridicule and mockery as my broken 40 year old ass "seriously examining" my career prospects as a professional footballer. #Spéirgorm

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • 🚨 BREAKING 🏆 Rangers' Sterling banned from road after drink driving crash Footballer Dujon Sterling has also been fined after crashing his car while almost three times over the drink driving limit. 📍 BBC Sport · #sports

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • He’s a talented footballer. He needs a defined role as he & needs to commit to it like he did for 4-5 months last season. Right now he’s never really where you want him to be. As you’ve buried the lead with the viz, I’m guessing the other is Mac?

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Not sure about his personality tbf. He just looks a quality footballer.

    Bluesky· May 2026
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