World Cup-winner Alan's dance (4)

I believe the answer is:

ball

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'dance' is the definition.
(ball is a kind of dance)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for ball that I've seen before include "Formal social event" , "One spotted in competition" , "Perhaps a bouncer < 's clog" , "Throw a dance" , "All-round" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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