According to former Manchester United keeper Bosnich, he thinks it might make it easier for the gloves to catch the ball. Some goalkeepers like to get their gloves wet, otherwise the rubber may lose its feel because it is too sticky.
But for Vaseline, TA asked people around Onanana and they said Onanana doesn't use Vaseline, but a substance that increases grip.
In addition to Onana, some goalies have said they've done similar things, like Keevan, Ben Foster, and they say they did it years ago. Ben Foster also said he saw a goalie do this for the first time in the world in 2014 and Joe Hart did it then. Joe Hart told him it would make a very different game.
hole in the sock
In recent years, many people should have noticed that players would have some noticeable holes in the back of their socks. The earliest players to start doing this are no longer allowed to take exams, but most people will probably have seen Manchester City defender Walker doing this in August 2018 with community support. Since then, more and more players have been wearing torn socks.
The main reason why they are called Swiss Driver's Broken Socks is because players have different calf thicknesses, but the sizes provided by teams are difficult to customize. For players with larger calf muscles, the same size would be too tight and affect blood circulation. By cutting out the small holes, you can relieve the tightness and avoid leg pain at the end of the game.
Before Walker, West Ham United's Masuaku did it. Bale and Valencia's Garay were also photographed wearing perforated socks while at Real Madrid. Garay was also asked by the referee to change his socks. According to Spanish media, Spain clearly states that this is not allowed, but players do demand it and sometimes referees are not so strict. Bellingham also wore them like this at Real Madrid, but the referee didn't stop him.
Traore currently plays for Fulham and has dislocated his shoulder several times in the past. Due to his strong build and knack for breaking and tearing apart opposing defenses on the wing, he often has to deal with defenders pulling on him, which can also lead to dislocating his arm.
The Wolves staff at the time said that applying baby oil to protect Traore would prevent him from being easily caught by opponents, thus preventing injuries. Nuno, the Wolves head coach at the time, said it was not Traore's attempt to maintain his skin, but a strategy to prevent opponents from being caught after a quick counterattack.
"I think the medical advice is fantastic. Grabbing his arm could easily affect his shoulder. Baby oil would have prevented that. Traore could show off his speed and innate strengths. From there, he did great." Nuno had this to say.
Kinesiology Tape
This tape can be seen in a variety of sports and has even been used by Chinese men's basketball players. On the soccer field, retired stars Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo both used this tape tape tape called Kinesiology.
This product appeared in the 1970s and was primarily used by athletes to recover from muscle injuries even if they continued to play. The tape is flexible and can be applied to most parts of the body without interfering with movement."
The main reason why Bale reportedly uses this tape is to prevent injuries. Bale often runs with the ball at high speeds. Sports physiologists have come up with a theory that says that after research, Kinesiology tape reduces energy loss due to muscle movement and also increases strength.
But in recent years, Kinesiologyy has been rarely seen. Tape's appearance seems to have lost its market heat.
Nasal strips, topical ointment VapoRub and smelling salts
The next few are about elevated breathing practices.
Maybe you still remember Robbie Fowler, the England striker from the 1990s. He used to wear something like a nose patch during matches. The idea was to breathe more smoothly during the game and improve athleticism when playing soccer. The practice was still popular at the time, but with a number of studies, it is no longer in vogue.
Legendary Arsenal midfielder Vieira used another method to enhance his breathing. He used a topical ointment called VapoRub. Vieira applied a lot of the ointment to the chest of his jersey. Vieira believed that when the smell of the ointment rose up to him with the air currents, inhaling it maximized his ability to perform.
Landlord Russia did well when the world was in Russia 2018. They beat Spain in the top 16 and lost to third-placed Croesus in the top 8. Later, some media outlets revealed that Russian players inhaled ammonia before the tournament to improve their performance. Ammonia here is slightly different from the general perception. It contains ammonia salts, which is why it is also known as smelling salts, and when inhaled it is believed to stimulate the nervous system for a short period of time and improve concentration. In addition, it is not a violation of banned substances and many players have used it at one time or another.
Lastly, there is reflective paint, which can also be referred to as war paint. How does painting two coats of black paint on your face help? It reportedly reduces discomfort from light. Whether it's the lights on the soccer field or the natural sunlight during the day, these can affect a player's performance on the field. However, reflective paint is common in baseball. Currently, only Rebel has played for Barcelona and Fenerbahce on the soccer field.
