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General TermsTo guard an opponent closely to prevent them from receiving the ball or making a play.
Related Terms in General Terms
Dead Ball
A situation where the game is restarted with the ball stationary (e.g., free kicks, corners, goal kicks, penalties).
Winner
The goal that gives a team the lead which they keep until the end of the match (e.g., 'He scored the winner in the 90th minute').
Club
An athletic organization that fields a football team. It includes the players, staff, stadium, and administration.
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