The purpose of the small tubes that star footballers like Luka Modric and Anthony Gordon sniff before matches has become a subject of curiosity. These ammonia salts, which are notable for their pungent smell and were historically used to revive people who fainted, are used by athletes to provide a short-term feeling of alertness.
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The purpose of the small tubes that star footballers like Luka Modric and Anthony Gordon sniff before matches has become a subject of curiosity. These ammonia salts, which are notable for their pungent smell and were historically used to revive people who fainted, are used by athletes to provide a short-term feeling of alertness.