What does the cryptic crossword clue "Denial about 5-a-side football game in which first to score is dismissed (7)" mean?

The definition is "Denial". The wordplay uses acrostic. RE (synonym="=about, regarding") + FUT (synonym="FUT") + AL (synonym="=5-a-side football game; “first (=first letter") = REFUTAL; definition: "Denial" The answer is REFUTAL.

Denial about 5-a-side football game in which first to score is dismissed (7)

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