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Football Glossary: (to) Mark

Football Glossary – (to) Mark

glossary To mark is an action to prevent an opposing player from receiving the ball; staying close to an opposing player.
  • Example: Wayne Rooney was closed down quickly and marked out of the game by Bougherra.

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