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Fabrizio Romano's catchphrase for confirming a transfer is done. When he tweets "Here we go!" millions of followers know the deal is agreed. It's become the unofficial official announcement in football - fans refresh his account constantly during transfer windows waiting for those three words.

Scoring two goals in one game. The word comes from hunting, where a brace meant a pair of birds. Less celebrated than a hat-trick but still a strong individual performance. Standard term in commentary and journalism - "Kane scored a brace" is shorter than "Kane scored two."

A player so good they only come along once in a generation. Gets overused - not everyone can be generational or the word loses meaning. True generational talents change the game and dominate for years. Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé fit the definition. Calling every promising youngster generational has become a running joke because it happens so often now.

The last day of a transfer window when clubs can sign players. In England, windows close at 11pm on deadline day in summer (late August/early September) and winter (late January/early February). Sky Sports turned it into a TV event with reporters standing outside training grounds waiting for cars to arrive. Most deals get done in the final hours, with agents and clubs scrambling to submit paperwork before the deadline.

How a player or manager will be remembered after they're gone. Social media debates constantly revolve around who has the best legacy, what achievements count more, and whether a bad end ruins what came before. World Cups matter more than leagues for legacy arguments. Finishing at one club versus moving around for trophies is a whole legacy debate in itself.