In spite of the fact that it affects all sporting groups
and disciplines, sports nutrition has not received widespread
attention in the literature. The group referred to
in the present study was soccer referees and linesmen.
Nevertheless, interest in nutrition with a view to improving
performance in soccer in general is relatively recent
[6,7].
Soccer is one of the most important sports worldwide.
Although it is the players who attract the most
attention in the soccer world, referees, linesmen, and
other officials are of equal importance.