World Cup fever hits VEE-TV
The World Cup is almost upon us and VEE-TV is here to help with lots of ideas on how to enjoy or survive it.
Rebecca and Nikki head to a glamorous pampering spa to get away from all the endless gossip about England's chances and Rooney's metatarsal.
But football fan Ahmed goes to Frankfurt to get a taste of what it will be like at the world's biggest sporting event.
The World Cup is almost upon us and VEE-TV is here to help with lots of ideas on how to enjoy or survive it.
Rebecca and Nikki head to a glamorous pampering spa to get away from all the endless gossip about England's chances and Rooney's metatarsal.
But football fan Ahmed goes to Frankfurt to get a taste of what it will be like at the world's biggest sporting event.
First of all though, there are some warnings. Football mania can be dangerous for your health.
Isabel Meacher investigates some of the health risks associated with the World Cup.
She discovers that the stress, alcohol and poor diet can end up in illness and injuries. Many people suffer typical reactions to stress such as indigestion, migraines and breathlessness.
Dr Vandenburg of Samedaydoctor says:
Abigail Palmer is a keen footballer and jumped at the chance to learn football freestyle with Daniel Magness in this week's VEE-Challenge. Football freestyle is a football spin-off which is growing in popularity. It involves amazing moves such as balancing the ball around your body and moving with style as you move the ball – just like they do in many of the football sportswear ads on TV.
Isabel Meacher investigates some of the health risks associated with the World Cup.
She discovers that the stress, alcohol and poor diet can end up in illness and injuries. Many people suffer typical reactions to stress such as indigestion, migraines and breathlessness.
Dr Vandenburg of Samedaydoctor says:
"It has been shown in two studies that during exciting football games particularly during the World Cup in 2002 that the number of people who had heart attacks in Switzerland and Holland increased."
Abigail Palmer is a keen footballer and jumped at the chance to learn football freestyle with Daniel Magness in this week's VEE-Challenge. Football freestyle is a football spin-off which is growing in popularity. It involves amazing moves such as balancing the ball around your body and moving with style as you move the ball – just like they do in many of the football sportswear ads on TV.
Abigail quickly learns some nifty footwork from Daniel, whose own skills are so impressive he gives performances at football clubs and events around the country. Read about Abigail's experiences in her VEE-Challenge diary.
Finally, football fan Oliver Monksfield has some top tips for all those aiming to watch the games in the comfort of your own home – but don't expect to be popular with your family.
He recommends not letting anyone else hold the remote control to the TV and hogging the sofa.
Are you looking forward to the World Cup or dreading it? Why not visit the forum and tell us more?
Find out more about some of the subjects covered in our World Cup week by checking out these websites.
Channel 4 is not responsible for the content of third party websites
World Cup Fantasy League
http://channel4.fantasyleague.com/
Why not join C4's World Cup Fantasy League to win a PS2.
Football Italia World Cup Guide
www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/2006/wchome.html
Visit the C4Football Italia site for their World Cup Guide with tons of information about the teams and the players.
The World Cup official site
www.fifaworldcup.com
Details of all the games, videos of classic World Cup moments and rolling news on the tournament.
World Cup blogs
www.worldcupblog.org/
Bloggers paradise for footie fans. 34 blogs from around the world discussing the tournament
The Sporting Life
http://worldcup.sportinglife.com/football/
Online sports newspaper with World Cup news.
Finally, football fan Oliver Monksfield has some top tips for all those aiming to watch the games in the comfort of your own home – but don't expect to be popular with your family.
He recommends not letting anyone else hold the remote control to the TV and hogging the sofa.
Are you looking forward to the World Cup or dreading it? Why not visit the forum and tell us more?
Find out more about some of the subjects covered in our World Cup week by checking out these websites.
Channel 4 is not responsible for the content of third party websites
World Cup Fantasy League
http://channel4.fantasyleague.com/
Why not join C4's World Cup Fantasy League to win a PS2.
Football Italia World Cup Guide
www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/2006/wchome.html
Visit the C4Football Italia site for their World Cup Guide with tons of information about the teams and the players.
The World Cup official site
www.fifaworldcup.com
Details of all the games, videos of classic World Cup moments and rolling news on the tournament.
World Cup blogs
www.worldcupblog.org/
Bloggers paradise for footie fans. 34 blogs from around the world discussing the tournament
The Sporting Life
http://worldcup.sportinglife.com/football/
Online sports newspaper with World Cup news.