Tony Espigares: How Vacation Stress Exhausts Football Players

Vacations are among the most anticipated times of the year, yet they often become a trigger for stress. Espigares notes that the so‑called 'leisure disease' forces the body with elevated cortisol levels, reducing footballers' conditioning.

Consequently, symptoms such as migraines, muscle aches and sleep disturbances may arise, negatively affecting on‑field productivity.