Possession in football refers to the amount of time and control a team has over the ball during a game, where the team retains physical control of the ball through passing, movement, and positional play with the aim of dictating the tempo of the match, creating scoring opportunities, and limiting the opponent’s chances by reducing their time with the ball.
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