#kickaround

[greenwith-ivy]

thinking about the first (and only) yellow card i've ever gotten is when i was chasing down someone and our feet got tangled up and we both fell. but the other team sucked and started complaining to the ref so i got carded for it which was kinda cool (my first card!) but also super annoying (literally i've done fouls way worse than that if i'm gonna get a card let it be for like. me actually trying to foul her). and then on the free kick right after i was marking another girl and you best believe i take marking seriously. she kept trying to get past me and obviously i wasn't letting her because that's my job and she told me to "stop riding [her] dick" which. lol okay. anyways she was shoving me and since she was like half a foot shorter than me i just kinda stood there and took it while doing this exact pose

arms up and everything (to ensure i had plausible deniability because i may or may not have been shoving her too just a little but also we were right next to the box so i wasn't gonna do anything stupid). the ref came over to us and was like stop doing that! and she huffed and puffed and stopped but then immediately started again as soon as he walked away. i was the very picture of innocence with my hands in the air like that so i didn't stop anything i just kept on doing what i was supposed to! anyways as soon as her teammate took the free kick i did trip her because she was pissing me off

[onsomenewsht]

I like it in the city when two worlds collide

About when she’s her hometown hero and you wish to fill your own home

》 Alexia Putellas x Reader

》 words count: +1.5k

》 be like a kid in a candy store [phrase]: to be very happy and excited about the things around you, and often react to them in a way that is silly and not controlled

Admiring Alexia as she builds her foundation, little piece after little piece, it’s honestly one of the best things you had the privilege to witness her achieve. Sparks of excitement radiate every time she talks about it, every time new ideas are brought out or new steps forward are made.

You’ve been next to her since the very beginning, since it was all just a desire to make an actual difference for the next generation of girls in football.

And you’re next to her today, as it comes alive in her hometown.

It’s so beautiful and meaningful, your heart beats with pride.

“Nice speech, have you ever thought about a future in politics?”

“I can’t think of anything worse”

Alexia welcomes your hug eagerly, taking a moment between your arms to ground herself after all the talking and the smiling.

She’s happy, she truly is. But she also needs to stop for a second and just feel that happiness.

“I think your mama is one step away from building you a statue with her own bare hands”

The Catalan bursts out laughing, looking at her mother. Eli is beaming with joy and pride as she speaks with one of her old teachers, who somehow finds himself here to support her project the same way he supported her football dream back in the day.

“We’re all really proud of you, Alexia”, you say, holding her hand between yours to make her understand how much she has done. The beautiful impact she has on the one close to her and the one who shines from a distance because of her light.

“You say it all the time”, she dismisses as her cheeks turn a little more red under the praises and the Mollet sun.

“Yeah, I need to keep feeding your ego or you’ll die without attention”

“Idiot!”

The jab is light and mocking, you know how she feels about the running joke.

It goes back years, you weren’t even dating yet, but the teasing way you compared her to a fairy who can’t live without people believing in them sticks. The Barcelona’s captain keeps denying the comparison, you know she secretly loves your way to show admiration and support.

“Come on, I think they’re teaming up the kids and I want to make sure Eloise is with you”

“I don’t play favouritism”

She does, but you’re not wanna call her out for having a soft spot for your best friend’s daughter.

The walk toward the makeshift sports ground set up for the occasion is short, filled with stops to talk with people, hug excited children of all ages and shake hands with even more excited parents.

It doesn’t take much to put in place a little tournament, Alexia plays in the second round and you somehow find yourself involved too. You’re just glad the unfortunate kids who have you on their team do most of the work, allowing you to move around and look busy.

The odds are even in your favour when you find yourself alone in front of the goal and all you have to do is kick the ball into the back of the net.

You make sure a certain blonde athlete is looking when you mock a little bow.

From that is a blur of laughs and jokes between you and all the people who came here to support Alexia and her foundation, never stepping out of your role of a proud girlfriend.

When it’s her moment to get involved in the game, you are in the front row with the best view, always happy to see the footballer in her element - doesn’t matter if it is a stadium filled with a screaming crowd or an improvised kickaround with a soft ball and energetic kids.

And the kids are, indeed, full of energy and burning with excitement to play with an actual two time Ballon d’Or winner. They remind you of her.

“You’re drooling”

“I’m not”, you talk back, annoyed, yet unconsciously swiping your lips.

You’re not gonna dignify your best friend with a better answer, keeping your gaze fixed on the Catalan. You love him dearly, Teo has been your rock for years now, but he can be such an asshole.

“You know your own goddaughter is playing too, right?”

“Elo’s really good”

“She’s just doing whatever Alexia is doing”

It’s cute how much the young girl looks up at the footballer. Not just for the incredible and dedicated athlete she is, but also for the amount of care and attention she always reserves for the kid whenever the two are together.

It warms your heart every time.

“Do you think she is gonna let them win?”, Teo asks, genuinely wondering.

You only grin at his question. Alexia is not gonna let those kids win just because, doesn’t matter how adorable they are.

“She’s way too competitive”

“Those are children!”

As an answer, your girlfriend fakes a pass on her left, letting a boy, not older than ten, slide in the wrong direction and completely miss the ball. You notice as she tries to hide a smile behind her hair, finding another kid with a precise long shot.

Little shit she is.

“She’s way too competitive”, Teo confirms, giggling with you when your girls celebrate the winning goal.

“You can practise parenthood tonight if you want”

“I’m not babysitting so you can go out with that brunette you’re seeing”

He almost looks offended by your assumption, but you know him well enough.

The opportunity to spend time with your goddaughter is always appreciated and cherished, she’s a wonderful kid and no one managed to drag Alexia into their shenanigans as effortlessly.

But you have other ideas for tonight.

“I’m planning on letting her give me–”

“Shut up! Innocent ears are around!”

Alexia’s eyebrow rises as she approaches, with an open smile on her face and one hand firmly holding Eloise as she basically wraps herself around the footballer’s leg.

“What are the two of you plotting?”

“Do you want to babysit Eloise tonight?”, he asks with a smirk.

The cheers from both your girlfriend and the kid came faster and louder than any protest you could find in yourself.

The only reasons you don’t smack your hand on the back of Teo’s neck are the comforting arm around your waist and the well placed kiss on your cheek.

He owns you big.

But not even your best friend’s annoying self is strong enough to spoil your mood today and looking at Alexia going around for another hour or so with games and small talks, her smile never fading, is the best view you’d ask for.

She’s glowing.

You see her play and interact with kids all the time, it’s always a pretty sight and it always warms your heart how caring she is. Today, for some reason, it’s beautiful and a bit overwhelming.

Maybe it’s just your hormones, you should check your cycle’s app.

“Amor, are you good?”

Alexia’s voice brings you back, thinking too much sometimes traps you in your own mind. The nod you give her is not really convincing, but a light kiss on your intertwined hands is enough to calm her for now.

“Eloise’s team won the tournament”, she says eventually, pride filling her words.

You look at the kids, still playing around as the day slowly comes to an end. The two of you wait on the sidelines, letting the young girl have another couple of shots at the inflatable goal before taking her for an ice cream and home for the night.

“I thought there wasn’t really a winner”

“Technically no, but–”, the blonde’s lips curve in a well known smirk, “between me and you, she totally won”

“Difficult not to when a Ballon d’Or winner is on your team”

“I don’t play favouritism!”

“Oh, no, I know, you didn’t even let them see the ball”

At least she looks a bit embarrassed about being called out for her competitiveness and her attitude, having unmistakably played with a bunch of children without actually going easy on them.

“I couldn’t expect anything less from la reina”, you kiss the blush on her cheek and she doesn’t hold back a smile at your attention, “But don’t worry, I know you will go easy on our kids”

Her face, now bright red, can’t hide the surprise at your words.

“Our kids?”

“Yeah, we both know they will have you wrapped around their little tiny fingers as soon as you–”

The Catalan silences you with a firm kiss, shaking hands holding your face. She takes a moment, appeasing her fast breath and your running mind.

“Our kids?”

“Alexia, I thought this was all a twisted plan to ask me to have your children”, you joke, moving a hand around to remind her of the event still in place.

“Thank God you finally noticed”

fine.

[woso-dreamzzz]

Who closes that distance between them after something happens?

Leah, Bean or their mum??

Usually it's Leah bringing some toy in apology

Bean will close it if she wants something like a kickaround

But their mum will only close the distance if it's been going on for at least a week

[aurorangen]

Even though Billy is lazy, he loves his football and so does his best mate Josh. They spend most of their time after class having a kickaround. He looks so much like his dad!

[scholarlypidgeot]

For anyone who wants to block him Knickerbocker Kickaround has already remade at always-oxford-comma-forever

[shorepointdist]

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#GreatLakes #beer #BeerLovers #beertime #craftbeer #craftbeerlover #beerlover #BeersToThat #craftbeerlife #jerseyshore #jersey #beergeek #beernerd #beerme

[techitoolz]

The best football gadgets for getting your head in the game - BBC Science Focus Magazine

The best football gadgets for getting your head in the game – BBC Science Focus Magazine

Keep your eyes on the ball with our pick of the best football gadgets for improving your performance.If your favourite sport is football and you can't wait for the next kickaround down the park, need some tools to help during training drills, or you’re serious about upping your skills ahead of the next season, we’ve put together some picks below of top football gadgets that should give you an…

[hugefangs]

do any of you wanna make a fun little kickaround project with me? 🥺

I need $4k in prescription meds per month so I can’t quit my day job yet, but I DO want to collaborate on something that doesn’t get tangled in six layers of bureaucracy for every asset request

Watching Xena on prime and feeling blessed to be alive. it’s the little things

[restomodmusclecar]

@ups I guess you are now using packages 📦 as target 🎯 practice or pumpkins 🎃 #aintworthashit #targetpratice #shippingcompanies #greatservice #shitshow #wtf #kickaround #straighthrough #doublebox #jackolantern https://www.instagram.com/p/CIRlNLjpdXT/?igshid=1s1q7pyb4at3p

[nbaoracle]

[fsg-travels]

Traveling to do sports challenge Plan the biggest travelers football match. When I say football.... Its soccer, not anything else... This will be the biggest football match with the most players from all over the world. Well this is the dream #biggestfootballmatch #kickaround #teamhome #48counties #soccer #football #england https://www.instagram.com/p/B5DBw7FF7b1/?igshid=1t32humt6qxpc

[woso-dreamzzz]

Mcdreamy given the match ball after yet another hat-trick and she doesn't know what to do with it

Everyone else's hattrick match balls have special spots in their homes whereas Mcdreamy uses her to have a kickaround in the garden and when they go flat, she throws them out

[kspringer]

Let’s just #kickaround a little to really get things a go in’! More like the #cancan trying to get rid of those #yellowbirds that just keep on #tweetin! Sigh. #thebeatgoeson #popsurrealism #lowb#contemporaryart #pinup #pinupgirl #burlesque #bigeyes #2danimation #timelapse #oilpainting 💋🔗🎱🥰 https://www.instagram.com/p/BzeVOl5hRvN/?igshid=pirzmziw1d67

[sportsoracle]

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[libraryofsports]

[fuckbeingfat-fitforsummer]

Cuz my kicking skills while trying to film are on point 😂😂😂⚽️