It’s almost time: the men’s World Cup starts on Thursday in Mexico City. As the mega event kicks off, we ask an expert whether the most popular team sport also makes sense for amateur athletes: Christiane Loinig-Velik, team doctor for the Austrian women’s national team, explains that the sport demands a lot from the players because of its tactical sophistication. In addition, there is the necessary endurance, muscle strength, team spirit and general resilience. These count not only for professional footballers, but also for amateur footballers.
