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futebol de posse

[fu-ˈte-bol dʒi ˈpo-sə]
nounmasculine
possession-based football / tiki-taka football
1. A style of football that emphasizes maintaining ball possession through short, quick passes and fluid movement, with the objective of controlling the game through possession rather than direct attacking play
Barcelona's famous tiki-taka style was a masterclass in possession-based football.
O futebol de posse do Barcelona foi uma aula de mestre em controle de jogo.
2. A tactical approach where keeping the ball is prioritized as a means of preventing the opposing team from attacking and creating goal-scoring opportunities
Manchester City relies heavily on possession-based football under their manager.
O Manchester City depende muito do futebol de posse sob o comando de seu técnico.
Synonyms
futebol de passesjogo de possetiki-takafutebol ofensivofutebol posicional
Antonyms
futebol diretocontra-ataquefutebol de transição

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
futebol de posse
Standard term used across Brazil
Portugal
futebol de posse / jogo de posse
Both terms used equally in Portuguese football discourse
São Paulo
futebol de posse
Commonly used in São Paulo football analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

controlar a posse
dominar o meio-campo
futebol tático
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