A high-profile national team doctor is raising eyebrows after making some shocking confessions that are now up for debate during the FIFA World Cup.
The doctor caused a stir when she spoke about how players would be given the chance to share their hotel rooms and even go as far as to have sexual relationships during the tournament.
Classically, international managers and medical staff have chosen to impose very strict, military-style lockdowns on the players and teams during such high-profile events. Many coaches also strongly felt that bedroom activities tend to drain players from performing their absolute best as they take away energy and focus.
However, new reports are highlighting how modern medical consensus keeps shifting regarding this topic. And the latest team doctor feels that intimacy has a relaxing effect and would lower stress hormones, leading to better performance on the pitch.