Vincent Gouttebarge
Vincent Gouttebarge is the Chief Medical Officer of FIFPRO, the global representative for professional football players. He is renowned for his expertise in the health and performance of athletes, particularly regarding the impact of fasting during Ramadan on professional footballers. Gouttebarge emphasizes the mental benefits of fasting, suggesting that it can provide additional motivation and inspiration for players, even if it may not enhance physical performance at an elite level.
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United Kingdom:
Dr Vincent Gouttebarge said extended half-time breaks of 20 minutes in extreme heat to keep players' core temperatures within their normal range should be considered.
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North Macedonia:
Vincent Gouttebarge is the medical director of the Global Football Players' Union.
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Indonesia:
Vincent Gouttebarge hopes for real actions to ensure better player safety in the future.
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Ireland:
Vincent Gouttebarge, Fifpro’s chief medical officer, questions whether a single cooling break per half is sufficient.
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Indonesia:
Vincent Gouttebarge explained the potential mental benefits of fasting for athletes.
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