“Allow Portugal players masturbate before World Cup games” – Rui Patricio’s wife urges coach

Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio’s sex therapist wife has urged her husband and his team mates to masturbate to help them win the World Cup.


Vera Ribeiro believes the European champs will have a better chance of adding a world title to the trophy cabinet if they practice a little self-love.

The psychologist, who specialises in sex, says that players who give themselves a hand will be more relaxed and less stressed than those who abstain.

Pre-game celibacy is common in sport with many athletes believing that having a bit of nookie before kick-off can make them lose their edge on the pitch.

She told Portuguese TV:

“The football player should not abstain from having sex before games, but we also know that in terms of routine they are not in contact with families either.

“We cannot associate sports performance with the occurrence of sex.”

Patricio will be in the in the number 1 jersey for Portugal in Russia as the team look to emulate their neighbours in Spain by winning back to back tournaments.