das Foulspiel
Translation
foul, foul play
Examples
Der Schiedsrichter pfiff wegen eines Foulspiels.
The referee blew the whistle for a foul.
Das war ein klares Foulspiel im Strafraum.
That was a clear foul in the penalty area.
Grammar Patterns
to commit a foul (ein Foulspiel begehen) The player committed a foul.
Similar Words
Regelverstoß (rule violation), Unsportlichkeit (unsportsmanlike conduct)
Etymology
A compound of English 'foul' and German 'Spiel' (game, play).
Memory Tips
Think of the English term 'foul play'. It's a direct equivalent used in sports contexts.