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test Optimise your performance by swapping your cheese triangles and choccy bars for lean meat and veg, says Southampton’s consultant nutritionist, Mike Naylor

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?

test English football’s unsung heroes were honoured at The FA’s annual Respect and Fair Play Awards

test Say goodbye to the Predator, say hello to the Ace15

test Ladies and gents, allow FFT to introduce Albert, the official match ball for London 2012

test If you keep it simple and make your mind up early you'll beat the goalkeeper, says former Aston Villa sharpshooter Dion Dublin

test Ever wondered what goes into making a top footballer’s personalised boot? FourFourTwo joins Marouane Fellaini and Tom Ince at a state-of-the-art boot laboratory as they get measured up

test Amateurs, beware: your days of coasting through 90 minutes with a hangover are all over. This clever new device means the gaffer can scrutinise your dismal output... so get running!

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 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