Association Football Terminology - U

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• UEFA: acronym for Union of European Football Associations, the governing body of the sport in Europe; pronounced "you-eh-fa".
• Underdog: the team that is not expected to win a particular game or competition.
• Under the cosh: a team's defence experiences a period of concerted or unrelenting attacking play.
• Ultras: type of football fans predominantly found in Europe renowned for their fanatical support and elaborate displays at football matches. These displays often include the use of flares, vocal support in large groups, displays of banners at stadium terraces and other forms of tifo choreography.
• Upset: game in which the underdog defeats a higher ranked team.
• Utility player: player who can be used in different positions or for different roles transcending the traditional division of outfield players into defenders, midfielders and strikers.