10. First touch, or any touch thereafter (noun)
First touch is a very important part of being a successful soccer player. It is also quite literal as it is the first touch a player has on the ball when receiving a pass or cross. Players with excellent first touch often times make defenders miss. For examples of this, watch Brazil.

11. Tracking back (verb)
In soccer, even if you play a forward position, you still need to play defense. Tracking back is when a player who is advanced up the field will chase the ball as their opponents move towards the other end of the pitch. Lazier forwards often to tend to avoid this honorable act.

12. Knock or niggle (noun)
Players don't get hurt, they take knocks. They aren't hampered by injuries, they suffer from niggles. Simple replacement words for when a tackle is a bit more painful than expected.

13. Stoppage time (also called injury, added or extra time) (noun)
The clock never stops ticking in soccer and, because of this, the referee keeps track of the seconds that go by when the ball goes out of play or if there is an injury. Then he determines how much should be added to the end of each half. Usually between two and four minutes.

14. Cheeky (adjective)

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Used in numerous instances. When something is described as cheeky, it's usually to show that the player did it (a foul, shot, goal, pass) with intention and that it's their way of showing off their skill or lack thereof. Often subterfuge or slight of hand is involved.

15. WAG a.k.a. Wives and Girlfriends (noun)
Almost as important as the players themselves, the WAG community is an exclusive group populated by the best players' significant others. WAG you know: Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham. She's the queen of the WAGs. There are many more just like her.

...and there you have it. 15 phrases you'll hear repeatedly at this summer's World Cup in South Africa. There are a ton more, but this is a solid base that should get you started and will maybe reaffirm those you already know.

Good luck, you may to need it.

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