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Gamesmanship is the art of winning by using tactics that are technically within the rules, but push the boundaries of sportsmanship. Mexico fans using fireworks to disrupt England's sleep is a classic example, aiming for an unfair advantage without breaking any laws. It's about psychological warfare.
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