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Title Scientists reveal why stocky footballers like Rooney are becoming less common Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet The Mirror Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 22/03/19 Description A new study has revealed why we’re seeing more lean and slender physiques in footballers URL https://www.mirror.co.uk/science/scientists-reveal-stocky-footballers-like-14171765 Persons Thomas Webb Title Footballers of the future will look more like Ronaldo than Rooney because leaner players perform better on modern ‘mudless’ pitches Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Daily Mail Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 22/03/19 Description Better pitches and tougher training have changed footballers' body shapes. URL https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6838879/Leaner-football-players-perform-better-modern-pitches.html Persons Thomas Webb Title Decline of mud bath football pitches mean modern players are leaner, research finds Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet The Telegraph Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 21/03/19 Description The decline of 'mud bath' football pitches is the reason modern players are leaner and fitter, a study has shown. URL https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2019/03/21/decline-mud-bath-football-pitches-mean-modern-players-leaner/ Persons Thomas Webb