Footballers like to get one (6)

I believe the answer is:

result

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'one' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for result that I've seen before include "'Outcome, consequence (6)'" , "End - issue" , "Verdict" , "Effect - outcome" , "Rustle (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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