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What is 'gamesmanship'?

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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Mexico fans fail to wake England players with fireworks

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