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The science behind Jamie Vardy's diet
By Alec Fenn last updated
Pre-match Jamie Vardy uses Red Bull, coffee, port and nicotine to get him through the week - but what impact does his diet have on his performance?
Why is it important to stay hydrated?
By Hugh Sleight last updated
Pre-match Fact: over 90% of regular footballers begin games dehydrated. Here's how to take advantage by being in that top 10%
Asmir Begovic: My pre-match playlist
By Ben Welch last updated
Pre-match Pump yourself up pre-match with Begovic’s bangers
Marco Verratti: How to be a deep-lying playmaker
By Alberto Santi published
Marco Verratti Stand guard in front of the back four and pull the strings in possession, with advice from PSG’s Italian pivot
The big match: Coffee vs Tea
By Ben Welch last updated
Recovery Forget Barcelona vs Real Madrid, this is the big one! So, which hot beverage should you sup?
Confidential Sunday League scouting
By Louis Massarella published
Pre-match With a ‘Typical Sunday League XI’ meme doing the rounds online recently, FFT went to watch the oppo to see if the stereotypes are real
Diego Forlan: My 24-hour food diary
By Ben Welch published
Diego Forlan Jealous of the Uruguayan hotshot's ability run around like the Duracell Bunny? Follow his diet and you too can go for 90 minutes
What do footballers eat and drink?
By Alec Fenn last updated
Recovery We’ve put all of our recipes, meal plans and hydration tips in one place so you can eat and drink like a footballer
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