The World Cup is coming up quickly and many soccer fans will be flocking to South Africa to enjoy one of the biggest sporting events on the planet. Many soccer fans are also wine enthusiasts who will enjoy not only the matches but also the amazing South African wine scene.
Of course it will not only be the fans enjoying the local wines but the players as well. While it may not sound common for athletes to consume alcohol before a game but the Italian coach has recently made a move to change the pre-game meals that his team will be eating for all of their matches over the next few months.
Roberto Mancini wants to see his team eating more pizza, chicken, and enjoying a glass of wine with their meal before each game. These traditional Greek and Italian foods are a large part of the Mediterranean diet that he feels will fuel his players the best for the best performance.
Of course other teams may not follow but fans of the game can enjoy these same foods while taking in the games. With South Africa being a hot area for wineries those attending can pick up some amazing personalized wine gifts between games which they can bring home to their friends and family.