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In games, average sprint duration, number of sprints \u226530 m, and peak speed percentage achieved were greater in league games (p &lt; 0.05; ES 0.36-0.73) compared to championship games. Despite the firmer surfaces of summer championship games, seasonal variations in training focus and in tactical and technical periodisation may explain the observed differences in running performance. 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