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test If Cristiano decided to bring his six-pack to your cookout, you know he wouldn’t be happy with grease-dripping sausages – this is the sort of low-fat, high protein fare he’d demand

test Football training, but not as we know it. Manchester City Academy's head of sports science, Matt Cook, reveals the alternative sports that will boost your performance

test Jumpers for goalposts? Nah. Nike have a much better idea. Their portable pitch means that a night-time kickabout has never been easier

test What foods to avoid when pre-match hunger strikes

test Gareth Southgate tells you how to quash the Christmas Tree formation

test Nothing beats a bit of home cooking, says Zenit St Petersburg's Spanish midfielder

test Leave the sunbathing to your other half – you’ve got a pre-season to prepare for. Follow FFT’s guide to packing your suitcase and get your body ready for the beach and the pitch

test Looking for new players? Don't make these common mistakes, says ex-pro footballer and performance specialist Rasmus Ankersen

test Eliminate the threat of the extra man with one of these caffeine options, suggested by Newcastle nutritionist Mayur Ranchordas

test Turns out George Best was right, with sports performance boffins concluding that sex the night before a game can help, rather than hinder performance. So what are you waiting for?