total football
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Circa 2000, Hunt relocated to the Netherlands — the soccer-mad land of total football and the Oranje — to perform at the American-founded Amsterdam comedy theater Boom Chicago.
From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2021
“He plays with a total football mentality,” Servais said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2018
As a player, Cruyff was the embodiment of Dutch "total football", a fluid style of play focused on ball possession and rapid passing, and involving all members of the team in both attack and defense.
From Reuters • Mar. 24, 2016
El País called it total football; there is more variety to Madrid now.
From The Guardian • Oct. 27, 2014
"I thought the team was outstanding. We were sensational in the first half and did really well. "It was total football.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2014
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