Fox in the Box
Slang & CultureA striker who may not be very involved in the build-up play but is deadly accurate and opportunistic inside the penalty area.
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Bus Parking
Playing extremely defensively with almost all players behind the ball to preserve a draw or narrow lead. Popularized by Jose Mourinho.
GOAT
Acronym for 'Greatest of All Time'. Frequently used in debates comparing Messi, Ronaldo, Pelé, and Maradona.
Shithousery
The art of gamesmanship; using legal but annoying tactics to frustrate opponents and waste time (e.g., shielding the ball in the corner, exaggerated celebrations).
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