How long is halftime in football?

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The game of football is played for 90 minutes in two equal halves.
Football games last 90 minutes, and if there is any time wasted within that period, it is counted in each half and added later, when the game reaches its conclusion, as additional minutes.
Football, like all sports, has a break. After 45 minutes, players are given a 15-minute break to reenergize both mentally and physically.
The time does not, however, exceed 15 minutes during halftime. And during halftime, which is between 45 and 90 minutes, the clock is completely stopped, but they are still allowed to use longer extra time because of the inclusion of a four- or five-minute pause.
Aside from these, the clock continues to run throughout the whole game, including fouls, hydration breaks, and throw-ins.
But when a game reaches its time restriction, more time is added to make up for the time lost. As there is a sign of + and extra minutes after 45 or 90 minutes.
Additionally, in those extra minutes, if the score is close, players can alter the outcome of the match with a last-minute goal, which is called an injury-time goal.
It may also get contentious when referees fail to blow the whistle promptly, which can result in fights between players and officials because the extra time added is highly important and anything can happen if the whistle is not blown in a timely manner.
Players need to change their mindset after halftime since it offers them fuel and additional managerial suggestions to contribute to the game.
Managers give their teams feedback at halftime on how they are doing and areas where they can improve.
With all your drive and enthusiasm, you even managed to turn the contest around in the second half. In the second half of football games, clubs have won 85% of their matches.
After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.
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