Cryptic crossword clue
English football team at home getting penalty finally for foul play 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word VILLAINY

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "foul play" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case foul play = villainy.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does VILLAINY mean?

VILLAINY noun
  1. Evil or wicked character or behaviour.
  2. A wicked or treacherous act.
VILLAINY adjective
  1. Characteristic of a villain.

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