Fans see the match, but miss the Monday morning reality. After ninety minutes...

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Fans see the match, but miss the Monday morning reality. After ninety minutes on a heavy pitch, the physical toll lingers. I spent nine years balancing shifts with football; this piece explores why recovery habits matter when you head straight to work.