The strange superstitions of players at Euro 2024

Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo likes to be the last one out of the tunnel and onto the pitch with his right foot - Photo: Getty

It may seem a bit absurd, but several studies over the years by sociologists have come to the same conclusion: superstitions do not help players physically, but mentally those "rituals" can instill faith and confidence in them.

Take the case of 28-year-old striker Lukas Haraslin, who plays for Slovakia. Before each national team match, the winger will eat the same breakfast and lunch. He will get dressed as quickly as possible, in no more than 2 minutes.

All of this is a habit, but also a "ritual" that Lukas Haraslin believes will bring good luck. And in fact, Haraslin's team has surprised everyone by qualifying for the round of 16 of Euro 2024.

As for England defender Kyle Walker, before entering the field he fills his mouth with water and spits it out like a circus fire-breather, a pre-match ritual he performs in honour of former wrestler Triple H.

Or England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo will eat pesto pasta before any match. England have now reached the round of 16 and, although they have not played very impressively, they are quite lucky to have fallen into a "fairly easy" draw in their journey to conquer the Euro 2024 championship.

German coach Julian Nagelsmann has a habit of drinking energy drinks before every match. He always drinks the same type until his team loses, then he switches to another type of energy drink. And so before every match of the German team, assistant coach Benni Glueck always prepares and brings Julian Nagelsmann different types of energy drinks. And German striker Niclas Fuellkrug has a "ritual" of grabbing his two ears and twisting them continuously when entering the field.

Even the great players have their own rituals they believe bring good luck. Cristiano Ronaldo likes to be the last one out of the tunnel and enter the pitch on his right foot before leaping into the air.

Meanwhile, former England striker Gary Lineker did not kick the ball during the pre-match warm-up because he was... "afraid of running out of goals".

Former football star David Beckham makes sure everything in his fridge is neatly arranged before matches.

Please follow the hottest information: match schedule, results, Euro 2024 rankings of Tuoi Tre Online here.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nhung-dieu-me-tin-ky-quac-cua-cac-cau-thu-o-euro-2024-2024062915233463.htm