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The INT group performed the \u2018FUNBALL\u2019 programme after their usual warm-up at least twice per week, while the CON group followed their usual training routine. The primary outcome measure was the overall number of football-related injuries. Secondary outcomes were region-specific injuries of the lower limbs (hip\/groin, thigh, knee, lower leg, ankle and foot) and injury severity.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>319 injuries occurred, 132 in the INT and 187 in the CON group. The INT group used the \u2018FUNBALL\u2019 programme in 72.2% of all training sessions, on average 2.2 times per week. 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