English
halalball
From halal (“permissible according to Islamic law”) + -ball (“suffix used to denote a specific tactical style”).
Formed from halal ‘permissible according to Islamic law’ + -ball ‘suffix used to denote a specific tactical style’
Arabic حَلَال ‘halal, that which is permitted by God’
English halal
Today it means
noun A brand or style of football characterized by disciplined, clean play, strict tactical adherence, and modest or respectful conduct, both on and off the pitch; often associated with Muslim managers or players.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / halalball