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Method of restarting play in association football
A free kick is a method of restarting play in association football. It is awarded after an infringement of the laws by the opposing team. Free kicks may
Free kick (association football)
Free_kick_(association_football)
Action in several codes of football
A free kick is an action used in several codes of football to restart play with the kicking of a ball into the field of play. In association football
Free_kick
Type of direct free kick in association football
team's goalkeeper. It is awarded when an offence punishable by a direct free kick is committed by a player in their own penalty area. The shot is taken
Penalty kick (association football)
Penalty_kick_(association_football)
English footballer (born 1975)
Roberto Carlos regarded Beckham to be the best free-kick exponent he had ever seen. One of the other best free kick exponents of their generation, Roberto Carlos
David_Beckham
Method of restarting play in association football
permit an attacking goal to be scored directly. These are: an indirect free kick a throw-in by the attacking team a dropped ball a ball thrown by the attacking
Goal_kick
Unfair act by a football player
active play of the match. Fouls are punished by the award of a free kick (possibly a penalty kick) to the opposing team. A list of specific offences that can
Fouls and misconduct (association football)
Fouls_and_misconduct_(association_football)
2025 South Korean television series
Kick Kick Kick Kick (Korean: 킥킥킥킥) is a 2025 South Korean sitcom office comedy television series co-written by Jung Soo-hyun, Nam Eun-kyung, and Jung
Kick_Kick_Kick_Kick
Method of restarting play in association football
side, though not as much as a penalty kick or a direct free kick near the edge of the penalty area. A corner kick that scores without being touched by
Corner_kick
A free kick in rugby union is usually awarded to a team for a technical offence committed by the opposing side. Free kicks are awarded for technical offences
Free_kick_(rugby_union)
Brazilian footballer (born 1980)
icon of the sport, Ronaldinho was renowned for his dribbling abilities, free-kick accuracy, his use of tricks, feints, no-look passes, and overhead kicks
Ronaldinho
Notable football skills and tactics
corner kick or a free kick situation, but with the added advantage of avoiding the offside trap that could be used by opponents in a free kick, as an
Association_football_tactics
Law in association football
committed from a free kick. The free kick contrasts, in this respect, with other restarts of play such as the goal kick, corner kick, and throw-in. A
Offside (association football)
Offside_(association_football)
Irish team sport, form of football
freedom in kicking it. 11. Where the rules are broken the referee may allow a free kick if he thinks fit. In such a free kick the ball must be kicked from the
Gaelic_football
English footballer (born 1994)
the following match against Sunderland, registering an assist with a free kick in the 88th minute which was headed in for a late equaliser by centre-back
James_Ward-Prowse
Team sport played with a ball
indirect free kick. Direct free kick: awarded to fouled team following certain listed "penal" fouls. A goal may be scored directly from a direct free kick. Penalty
Association_football
Method of starting play in association football
A kick-off is the method of starting and, in some cases, restarting play in a game of association football. The rules concerning the kick-off are part
Kick-off (association football)
Kick-off_(association_football)
English football club season
when they were awarded a free kick within the shooting range of Cristiano Ronaldo; the United winger crashed the free kick into the defensive wall, and
2008–09 Manchester United F.C. season
2008–09_Manchester_United_F.C._season
Brazilian footballer and sporting director (born 1975)
goals from free kicks (77) and is considered by many to be the greatest free-kick taker of all time. Juninho began his professional career in 1993 with
Juninho_Pernambucano
Italian footballer (born 1974)
A technically gifted and creative supporting forward who was also a free-kick specialist, Del Piero won the Serie A Italian Footballer of the Year award
Alessandro_Del_Piero
Italian football player and manager (born 1979)
Pirlo was known for his vision, technique, creativity, passing, and free kick ability. He is the all-time Italian top assist provider in the UEFA Champions
Andrea_Pirlo
Variant of football played on a court
violation is an indirect free kick. The goalkeeper may receive the ball freely when on the opponent's half. Kick-in A kick-in is used instead of a throw-in
Futsal
Includes direct free kicks only; excludes indirect free kicks. Most free kick goals: 78 – Marcelinho Carioca, 1988–2009 Most international free kick goals: 12
List of world association football records
List_of_world_association_football_records
infringed upon and earns a free kick, but would more benefit by play continuing rather than having play stopped to take the free kick. Aerial ping-pong: usually
Glossary of Australian rules football
Glossary_of_Australian_rules_football
Welsh footballer (born 1989)
game of the 2006–07 season with another free kick. Bale further developed his reputation as a threat on free kicks when he struck the post from one against
Gareth_Bale
English footballer (born 1998)
having a 13th-minute free-kick disallowed by VAR due to a little-applied rule over Marc Guéhi's distance from Chelsea's free-kick wall; the 0–0 draw ended
Eberechi_Eze
Brazilian footballer and convicted murderer (born 1984)
future. Bruno scored his first professional goal on 23 April 2008, from a free kick, which led the way for a crucial 2–0 victory over Coronel Bolognesi in
Bruno_(footballer,_born_1984)
Football match in Rome, Italy
30 yards from goal. The consequent free kick was taken by Xavi, who sent the ball just wide of the near post. Another free kick followed, as Messi was bundled
2009 UEFA Champions League final
2009_UEFA_Champions_League_final
Morocco international footballer (born 1998)
stages. He scored from a free kick in a 2–2 draw against Gabon. He started in the round of 16 against Malawi, scoring a free kick in the 70th minute to earn
Achraf_Hakimi
English football club season
a spill by Fulham goalkeeper Marek Rodák. Willian hit the post with a free kick soon afterwards before delivering an excellent corner four minutes into
2020–21_Arsenal_F.C._season
Final match of the 2020 European Football Championship
Italy won a free kick on the edge of the England penalty area in the 50th minute, when Sterling fouled Insigne; the Italian took the kick himself, but
UEFA_Euro_2020_final
Hungarian footballer (born 2000)
netted a free-kick in a 3–0 victory over Marseille in the UEFA Champions League and was voted Player of the Match. On 8 February, he scored a free-kick in a
Dominik_Szoboszlai
International football delegation
third match, a free kick was given to Zairian opponents Brazil at a central position just outside the penalty box. Before Brazil's free kick specialist Rivellino
DR Congo at the FIFA World Cup
DR_Congo_at_the_FIFA_World_Cup
tackle in which the opposing player is kicked before the ball is punishable by either a free kick or penalty kick. Dangerous tackles may also result in
Glossary of association football terms
Glossary_of_association_football_terms
Group of related team sports
entitled him to a free kick; and if a player touched the ball behind the opponents' goal line, his side was entitled to a free kick at goal, from 15 yards
Football
Argentine professional footballer (born 1978)
Juniors. Known for his elegant playing style, passing, vision, creativity, free-kick technique, and ball retention, he is widely considered one of the greatest
Juan_Román_Riquelme
disallowed, with a direct free kick being awarded to the opposing side. After a goal is scored, play is restarted with a kick-off by the side which conceded
Scoring in association football
Scoring_in_association_football
International football competition
The Free Kick Masters is a skills-based international football competition featuring some of the world's top rated free kick takers competing against some
Free_Kick_Masters
Football code used from 1858 to 1877
ground). "Hacking" (kicking), tripping, and holding opponents were all forbidden, but pushing and charging were allowed. A free kick was awarded for a fair
Sheffield_Rules
Method of restarting play in association football
the ball. An indirect free kick is awarded if this infringement occurs within the goalkeeper's penalty area, and a direct free kick is awarded if the infringement
Throw-in
Italian former footballer (born 1967)
direct free-kicks and his ability to curl the ball, which earned him a reputation as one of the best free kick takers of his generation. His free-kick technique
Roberto_Baggio
Danish footballer (born 1992)
began showing signs of his technical ability, with his dribbling and free-kick techniques lauded by then-coach, Tonny Hermansen. His form at youth level
Christian_Eriksen
World Cup final, held in South Africa
resulting free kick before Navas hit a shot which went high into the stand behind the goal. On 115 minutes, the Netherlands won a free kick when Pique
2010_FIFA_World_Cup_final
Brazilian footballer (born 1988)
Willian scores a ridiculous free kick in his fourth consecutive game". USA Today. 3 October 2015. "Willian's stunning free-kick clinches victory for Chelsea
Willian (footballer, born 1988)
Willian_(footballer,_born_1988)
Association football match
shot from a narrow angle. Four minutes later Barcelona were awarded a free-kick 35 yards from goal; Ronaldinho shot wide of the goal. With 18 minutes
2006 UEFA Champions League final
2006_UEFA_Champions_League_final
English footballer (born 1990)
curling free kick from 25 yards out at Elland Road in February 2011. His second goal came against local rivals Doncaster Rovers with another free kick, equalising
Kieran_Trippier
Codified rules helping define association football
and Misconduct Law 13: Free Kicks Law 14: The Penalty Kick Law 15: The Throw-in Law 16: The Goal Kick Law 17: The Corner Kick All high-level association
Laws of the Game (association football)
Laws_of_the_Game_(association_football)
Turkish footballer (born 1994)
the 79th minute, he scored a minute later and then netted again with a free kick. On 5 February 2014, Çalhanoğlu signed a two-year extension to his Hamburg
Hakan_Çalhanoğlu
English footballer (born 1973)
skillful and creative midfielder, who was also an accurate and powerful free-kick taker, Redknapp played for AFC Bournemouth, Southampton, Liverpool and
Jamie_Redknapp
Association football match in France
Carlos had scored Brazil's goal in that game with a famous Banana Shot free kick, curling from a 33.13-metre distance and often considered to be one of
1998_FIFA_World_Cup_final
Australian livestreaming site
Kick (also known as Kick.com) is an Australian video livestreaming service. It is operated by Kick Streaming Pty Ltd and backed by online casino company
Kick_(service)
2005 British film
2–2. Minutes before the end of the game, Santiago scores from a direct free-kick, and Newcastle win 3–2 to earn Newcastle a place in next season's UEFA
Goal!_(film_series)
Brazilian footballer (born 1987)
converted the team's first kick in the penalty shootout as they prevailed 3–2. He scored the winning goal from a 35-yard free kick in a 2–1 win against Colombia
David_Luiz
English football player and manager (born 1985)
Rooney taking over as MLS's new free-kick king". MLS Soccer. Retrieved 10 March 2020. "Who are the greatest PL free-kick takers of all time?". Be Soccer
Wayne_Rooney
Ivorian footballer (born 1978)
impressive last-minute free kick in a game against Orange County to tie the game. On 7 August, he scored with a powerful 40-yard free kick against LA Galaxy
Didier_Drogba
World Cup final, held in Russia
Néstor Pitana from Argentina. France took the lead through a controversial free kick that led to an own goal by Mario Mandžukić in the 18th minute – the first
2018_FIFA_World_Cup_final
Dutch football manager (born 1963)
1994). He scored the only goal of the 1992 European Cup Final with a free-kick from the edge of the 18-yard box against Sampdoria at Wembley to make
Ronald_Koeman
Japanese footballer (born 1978)
His league goal tally included a free kick goal against Oita Trinita on 27 October, Nakamura's 17th direct free kick goal in J1 League, surpassing Yasuhito
Shunsuke_Nakamura
English football club season
defence expecting a typical Ronaldo free-kick, they were caught off guard when Owen Hargreaves played an immaculate free-kick over the wall, dipping into the
2007–08 Manchester United F.C. season
2007–08_Manchester_United_F.C._season
Brazilian footballer (born 1973)
1998 and 2002. With Brazil, he is especially known for a bending 40-yard free kick against France in the inaugural match of Tournoi de France 1997. With
Roberto_Carlos
Contribution by a player which helps to score a goal
Some systems may credit an assist to a player who wins a penalty kick or a free kick for another player to convert, or to an attacking player for contributing
Assist_(association_football)
Footballer (born 1992)
Zelarayán scored a total of five free-kick goals, with two of them coming in one game vs New York City FC. Both free kick goals turned out to be crucial
Lucas_Zelarayán
French football player and manager (born 1972)
a free kick and penalty in stoppage time to turn impending defeat into a 2–1 victory. In the following group match against Croatia, his free-kick was
Zinedine_Zidane
Uruguayan footballer (born 1987)
suspended after a half-time altercation with teammate Albert Luque over a free kick. Ajax ended the season in third place. Suárez scored 22 goals in 31 league
Luis_Suárez
passes, runs, punts or field goal attempts (from either a place kick or a drop kick) – or free kicks such as kickoffs and fair catch kicks. Substitutions can
American_football_rules
Dutch footballer (born 1984)
Villarreal CF, one coming from a direct free-kick. Sneijder capped a fine first season in Spain by hitting a stunning free-kick in the last game of the season
Wesley_Sneijder
English footballer (born 1963)
Ronaldinho free kick against Brazil in the 2002 FIFA World Cup quarter-final. Seaman is left-handed, but threw the ball with his right arm and kicked with his
David_Seaman
Egyptian footballer (born 1999)
Besiktas and free-kick goals against Slavia Prague. His ability to score from set pieces was highlighted by three consecutive free-kick goals in November
Omar_Marmoush
Overview of rugby union terms
free kick is also awarded for calling a mark. A team cannot kick for goal and the normal 22m rule applies for kicking for position from a free kick.
Glossary_of_rugby_union_terms
Association football match
coin toss and kicked off. Milan scored within the first minute of the match after captain Paolo Maldini volleyed in an Andrea Pirlo free kick that had been
2005 UEFA Champions League final
2005_UEFA_Champions_League_final
Colombian footballer (born 1993)
scouts. On 23 September 2012, he scored his first goal with the club, a free kick in a 1–1 draw against Bologna. It was reported in early 2013 that Inter
Juan_Fernando_Quintero
main statiscs about Rogério Ceni career. Penalty kick goals 69 Free kick goals 61 Indirect free kick goals 1 Result in matches where Rogério's scored
List of goals scored by Rogério Ceni
List_of_goals_scored_by_Rogério_Ceni
Spanish football manager and player (born 1981)
Merseyside club. Furthermore, Alonso scored his first goal for the club from a free-kick to bring Liverpool ahead of the opposition. Alonso continued to provide
Xabi_Alonso
English football club season
United the lead, ghosting in at the far post to head home Ryan Giggs' free kick. Liverpool drew level soon after the break when Steve Finnan's header
2004–05 Manchester United F.C. season
2004–05_Manchester_United_F.C._season
World Cup final, held in Brazil
was recorded as fair at the time of kick-off, becoming partly cloudy later in the evening. Germany won a free kick 3 minutes into the game, when Rojo fouled
2014_FIFA_World_Cup_final
Colombian footballer (born 1991)
against Real Betis. The player scored with both a spectacular free-kick and bicycle kick and provided an assist for Gareth Bale. On 8 September 2015, during
James_Rodríguez
Dutch footballer (born 1994)
18th minute. On 18 April 2015, Memphis scored PSV's second goal with a free-kick from 35 yards out in a 4–1 home win over Heerenveen to give PSV its 22nd
Memphis_Depay
Term in Australian rules football
Australian rules football, a kick-in (sometimes known as a kick-out, and known for much of the game's history as a kick-off) is the common name for the
Kick-in
Italian footballer (born 1987)
for the club. On 7 December, he scored his first goal for Juventus, a free kick against Lecce in a 2–1 win. In October 2008, he signed a contract extension
Sebastian_Giovinco
French football player administrator and player (born 1955)
passers in football history, as well as one of the best ever penalty kick and free kick specialists to have played the game. A quick, versatile, elegant,
Michel_Platini
Spanish footballer (born 1995)
the opening goal. On 2 October he scored his first goal for the club, a free kick to conclude a 4–0 home triumph over Feirense; on 28 May 2017, he played
Álex_Grimaldo
Serbian footballer and manager (1969–2022)
by many to be among the best free kick takers of all time, he holds the all-time record in Serie A for most goals from free kicks with 28 goals. He won
Siniša_Mihajlović
Team captain of a football team
the Game is to participate in the coin toss prior to kick-off (for choice of ends or to have kick-off) and prior to a penalty shoot-out. Captains have
Captain (association football)
Captain_(association_football)
Dutch football player and coach (born 1983)
his left foot, right foot, and head, as well as scoring from a free kick and a penalty kick. On 28 August 2015, Van Persie was replaced by Arjen Robben as
Robin_van_Persie
Temporary marking substance
position themselves from the ball during a direct free kick, as well as to indicate the spot from where the kick is taken. The spray appears similar to white
Vanishing_spray
American football rule regarding attempting free kicks after fair catches
catch kick is a rule in American football that allows a team that has just made a fair catch to attempt a free kick from the spot of the catch. The kick must
Fair_catch_kick
Association football match in London
opponents from the kick-off, Leeds' Crysencio Summerville curled a shot over the bar after only two minutes. Leeds were later awarded a free-kick after a foul
2024 EFL Championship play-off final
2024_EFL_Championship_play-off_final
English football player and manager (born 1978)
again, this time against Blackburn Rovers in a 4–2 win, which included a free-kick from 25 yards. After the match, manager José Mourinho hailed Lampard as
Frank_Lampard
A free kick in Australian rules football is a penalty awarded by a field umpire to a player who has been infringed by an opponent or is the nearest player
Free kick (Australian rules football)
Free_kick_(Australian_rules_football)
Position in association football
from a corner kick and then held onto it for 10 seconds despite being warned by the referee not to waste time. The indirect free kick resulted in a penalty
Goalkeeper (association football)
Goalkeeper_(association_football)
English footballer & television personality (born 1978)
winning goal from a 25-yard (23 m) free kick and winning the man of the match award. He scored an identical free kick weeks later, to rescue a point against
Jimmy_Bullard
French football manager (born 1977)
lost 2–1 to Barcelona, with Henry assisting the team's only goal from a free kick, and Arsenal's inability to win the league title for two consecutive seasons
Thierry_Henry
English football club season
kick. Brian Ching pulled a goal back for the MLS All-Stars in the 64th minute, before Darron Gibson restored United's two-goal lead with a free-kick from
2010–11 Manchester United F.C. season
2010–11_Manchester_United_F.C._season
Welsh footballer
to Brentford. Three days later, he did the same with a bending 30-yard free kick in the third round of the EFL Cup away to Manchester United and scored
Harry Wilson (footballer, born 1997)
Harry_Wilson_(footballer,_born_1997)
Football match in Budapest, Hungary
penalty area, prompting appeals for a penalty kick from Arsenal players. However, the referee awarded a free kick to Paris Saint-Germain instead, adjudging
2026 UEFA Champions League final
2026_UEFA_Champions_League_final
Spanish footballer (born 1988)
assisting Fernando Torres for the opener and then scoring directly from a free-kick in a 2–1 away win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Mata scored
Juan_Mata
Argentine football player and manager (1960–2020)
creative abilities, he possessed an eye for goal and was known to be a free kick specialist. A precocious talent, Maradona was given the nickname El Pibe
Diego_Maradona
English footballer and manager (born 1967)
teammate Stuart Pearce scored from the resultant free-kick, and Gascoigne subsequently collapsed after the kick-off, forcing him to leave the match on a stretcher
Paul_Gascoigne
World Cup final, held in the United States
falling to a Brazilian player, and then through Branco whose free kick was saved. The free kick resulted from a foul by Apolloni on Romario, for which Apolloni
1994_FIFA_World_Cup_final
Method of scoring in Australian rules football
results in a free kick to the opposing side unless under immediate pressure—a rule implemented in the 2009 AFL season. If the ball is kicked by an attacker
Rushed_behind
English football club season
sacrificed without even kicking the ball for substitute keeper Scott Tynan, who conceded when Liam Miller tucked in the resulting free kick immediately. Kieran
2005–06 Manchester United F.C. season
2005–06_Manchester_United_F.C._season
FREE KICK
FREE KICK
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Middle English freil, frel(i)e ‘frail’, ‘weak’.Possibly an Americanized spelling of German Friel 2.
Boy/Male
British, English
Peace
Boy/Male
German, Swedish
Lord
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Old French and Middle English frere ‘friar’ (Latin frater, literally ‘brother’). This was a status name for a member a religious order, especially a mendicant order, and may also have been a nickname for a pious person or for someone employed at a monastery.Americanized spelling of French Frère (see Frere).North German and Dutch : cognate of Friedrich.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly southeastern)
English (mainly southeastern) : topographic name for someone who lived near a conspicuous tree, Middle English tre(w).
Girl/Female
Irish American
Hill. Also abbreviation of Brina and Breanna.
Female
English
English form of Irish BrÃgh, BREE means "force, strength."
Boy/Male
English Norse Scandinavian
Lord.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly East Anglia)
English (chiefly East Anglia) : nickname or status name from Old English frēo ‘free(-born)’, i.e. not a serf.North German : topographic or habitational name from a place named Frede or Frede(n).North German : nickname from a variant of Middle Low German wrēd ‘crooked’.
Boy/Male
Australian, British, English
In Liberty
Boy/Male
English American Teutonic German
Sage, wise. From the Old English Aelfraed, meaning elf counsel. Also from Ealdfrith or Alfrid,...
Male
Swedish
Danish and Swedish form of Old Norse Freyr, FREJ means "lord, master."
Boy/Male
British, English
Seed
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English
Foreign
Female
English
Anglicized form of Danish Freya, FREA means "lady, mistress."
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Freyr, FREY means "lord, master."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Freer 1.French (Frère) : from frère ‘brother’, used as a byname for the younger of two brothers.
Male
English
Short form of English Frederick, FRED means "peaceful ruler."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Fry.North German : variant of Frey.Joseph Frye (1711/12–94) was a military officer from Andover, MA, where the family had long been of local prominence. In 1762, he was granted a township in ME, later named Fryeburg after him, and moved his family there. His great-great-grandson William Pierce Frye was born in Lewiston, ME, and served in Congress, first as a member of the House of Representatives and then the Senate from 1871 until his death in 1911.
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Generous
FREE KICK
FREE KICK
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Flower
Boy/Male
Indian
Developer of the World
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu, Traditional
Awakening
Girl/Female
French
Strength.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Gainer
Boy/Male
Hindu
One who holds the flame, Sun
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Taggart.Possibly an altered spelling of French Target, a nickname for someone who carried a square buckler, Old French targe.
Biblical
there they are; their riches
Girl/Female
American, Anglo, British, English
Noble Strength; Nobility
Boy/Male
Muslim
Sovereign. Monarch.
FREE KICK
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FREE KICK
superl.
Not close or parsimonious; liberal; open-handed; lavish; as, free with his money.
n.
One who frees, or sets free.
a.
To make free; to set at liberty; to rid of that which confines, limits, embarrasses, oppresses, etc.; to release; to disengage; to clear; -- followed by from, and sometimes by off; as, to free a captive or a slave; to be freed of these inconveniences.
superl.
Ready; eager; acting without spurring or whipping; spirited; as, a free horse.
a.
Free from charge or expense; hence, unpunished; scot-free.
superl.
Not united or combined with anything else; separated; dissevered; unattached; at liberty to escape; as, free carbonic acid gas; free cells.
v. t.
To make free.
superl.
Exempt; clear; released; liberated; not encumbered or troubled with; as, free from pain; free from a burden; -- followed by from, or, rarely, by of.
a.
Open; frank; unreserved; liberal; generous; as, free-hearted mirth.
superl.
Privileged or individual; the opposite of common; as, a free fishery; a free warren.
superl.
Not gained by importunity or purchase; gratuitous; spontaneous; as, free admission; a free gift.
adv.
Without charge; as, children admitted free.
a.
Not perplexed; having a mind free from care.
a.
Free from the power of love.
imp. & p. p.
of Free
v. t.
To place upon a tree; to fit with a tree; to stretch upon a tree; as, to tree a boot. See Tree, n., 3.
superl.
Not arbitrary or despotic; assuring liberty; defending individual rights against encroachment by any person or class; instituted by a free people; -- said of a government, institutions, etc.
superl.
Certain or honorable; the opposite of base; as, free service; free socage.
n.
One who believes in or practices free-love.