0 in football, an intentional foul (= an act that breaks the rules), especially one that is intended to prevent the other team from scoring a goal
We must all condemn the practice of radio commentators talking of the professional foul as though it is acceptable.
One may refer to the professional foul in football; and, in cricket, the batsmen who never walk.
The amateur or professional boxer would not get away with the petulant bad temper of some tennis players or the "professional foul" of football.
Indeed, how different from the footballer who brought someone down in something which was frankly nothing less than what is now called a "professional foul".
We saw the start of the professional foul, the taking of five yards along the touchline and the wasting of time with a minute to go.
There are also professional fouls.
In association football or rugby, a professional foul is a deliberate act of foul play, usually to prevent an opponent scoring.
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.
