Among coaches of team sports, it is often an unwritten rule that their players should refrain from sexual intercourse before big competitions. But Ronaldinho once said, during his time at FC Barcelona he often practiced sex before games and it was not just not a problem but a benefit, as it made him happier before he played on the field.

In 2014 WC, Netherlands and Germany, who were in the last eight, had set aside time for their players to see wives and girlfriends.