We must all condemn the practice of radio commentators talking of theprofessionalfoulas though it is acceptable.
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One may refer to theprofessionalfoulin football; and, in cricket, the batsmen who never walk.
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The amateur or professional boxer would not get away with the petulant bad temper of some tennis players or the "professionalfoul" of football.
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Indeed, how different from the footballer who brought someone down in something which was frankly nothing less than what is now called a "professionalfoul".
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We saw the start of theprofessionalfoul, the taking of five yards along the touchline and the wasting of time with a minute to go.
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There are also professional fouls.
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In association football or rugby, aprofessionalfoulis a deliberate act of foul play, usually to prevent an opponent scoring.
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Cantalejo blew for over 50 fouls in the match and let rough play and professional fouls occur repeatedly throughout the game without brandishing a red card.
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