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Most players think sleep is optional. Smart players know it’s training for the brain. When you don’t sleep well: - Decisions are late - Scanning drops - Reactions slow down - Mistakes increase You may feel “okay”… but your brain is not sharp. ⚽ Sleep = Faster Decisions Sleep helps your brain: - Process game situations - Connect movements with decisions - React calmly under pressure This is why smart players “see the game” earlier. ⏰ How much sleep do players REALLY need? You don’t need perfection. 👉 6–8 hours is realistic for most players. Consistency matters more than sleeping a lot. Late nights = slow brain tomorrow. 🧠 Remember Tired legs slow you down. A tired brain loses the game. This image shows how sleep affects your brain on the pitch. It’s not about sleeping “perfect.” It’s about how rested your brain is before training or a match. Red → tired brain Light Blue → unstable focus Green → good decision level Yellow → sharp, calm, ready Question for the group ❓ How many hours do you usually sleep before training or a match?⬇️ Comment below Football IQ Think before you play.

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Most players think food is only for muscles. Smart players know: food feeds the brain first. Your decisions, scanning, and reactions come from your brain. If you eat badly, your football IQ drops — even if your skills are good. 🧠 What smart players do: 1️⃣ Eat before training & games Never train hungry. A tired brain makes slow decisions. 2️⃣ Choose brain fuel foods 🥚 Eggs 🍌 Bananas 🍚 Rice or oats 🥩 Chicken or fish 🥜 Nuts 🥗 Vegetables 💧 Water (very important) 3️⃣ Avoid before training Junk food Soda Too much sugar Heavy fried food ⏱ Simple rule: Eat 2–3 hours before training Light snack 30–60 minutes before Eat again after training to help recovery 💡 Football IQ Tip: Tired legs slow you down. A tired brain loses the game. A tired brain makes bad decisions. This week, focus on eating clean + drinking water. Football IQ - think before you play

Most players focus only on training… but the smartest players know: 👉 The body grows after training. 👉 The brain learns during rest. 👉 And energy comes from the food you choose. So here’s today’s question: 👇 Which one do you struggle with the most? Eating clean and consistent Drinking enough water Sleeping early Getting 8+ hours of sleep All of the above 😅 No shame — just honesty. Improving food and sleep is one of the fastest ways to: ⚽ Increase energy 🧠 Improve decision-making 🔥 Recover faster 💪 Reduce injuries Drop your answer below — we’ll help each other level up off the pitch too. 💯