Neymar is among the players protesting the use of artificial turf pitches in Brazil
1 month ago

Neymar is among the players protesting the use of artificial turf pitches in Brazil

Associated Press  

SAO PAULO — Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are among the leading Brazilian footballers protesting against using artificial turf for league matches instead of natural grass. Some clubs in Brazil’s top divisions are using artificial turf to allow for multiple uses for stadiums while minimizing damage to the playing surfaces. Defending Brazilian champion Botafogo, Palmeiras and Athletico Paranaense are among the clubs that have used artificial turf, which has resulted in some players who are veterans or returning from injury — including Neymar — to boycott away matches against those teams. The club said the playing surface was certified by FIFA, the sport’s world governing body, and has been subject to regular inspections since 2020, “so that it has the same parameters of a natural grass pitch in perfect state.” ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

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Palmeiras say Neymar’s anti-artificial pitch campaign is unscientific
1 month ago

Palmeiras say Neymar’s anti-artificial pitch campaign is unscientific

The Hindu  

Brazilian top-flight club Palmeiras say there is no scientific basis for claims made by Neymar, Thiago Silva, and Memphis Depay, who were among the players that launched a campaign against synthetic grass pitches in Brazil. Palmeiras, defending champions Botafogo and relegated side Atletico Paranaense are among the clubs that use artificial pitches in Brazil’s Serie A. Many Premier League clubs …

Artificial Turf vs. Natural Grass: Why Brazilian footballers are protesting?
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1 month ago

Artificial Turf vs. Natural Grass: Why Brazilian footballers are protesting?

The Hindu  

A growing number of top Brazilian footballers, including Neymar, Memphis Depay, and Thiago Silva, are voicing their concerns over the use of artificial turf in league matches. Neymar, Depay, and Silva, along with other footballers, believe artificial turf raises injury risks and negatively impacts the quality of play. In a joint statement, they said, “Soccer is natural, not artificial.” Which …

Health concerns raised over footballing on artificial turf
8 years, 5 months ago

Health concerns raised over footballing on artificial turf

NL Times  

Playing football on artificial turf may be dangerous to footballers' health, according to Zembla. Almost all artificial turf fields contain rubber granules, which have been linked to cancer. Scientists told Zembla that the use of rubber granules in artificial turf was never properly investigated. The KNVB is calling for further research into artificial turf containing rubber granules.

Research: More sports injuries occur on artificial turf
8 years, 6 months ago

Research: More sports injuries occur on artificial turf

NL Times  

Athletes have a better chance of getting hurt playing on artificial turf than on natural grass, according to a study done by television program Radar. According to Radar, it amounts to 44 percent of people playing on turf reported such injuries, compared to 27 of people sporting on grass. Materials are developed that make artificial turf look more than natural …

Top women’s soccer players sue over artificial turf plans for World Cup
10 years, 4 months ago

Top women’s soccer players sue over artificial turf plans for World Cup

LA Times  

U.S. women’s national team forward Abby Wambach points toward an official during an international friendly against Mexico on Sept. 13. Because while FIFA refuses to allow the men’s world championship to be played on anything other than natural grass, it’s essentially banned that surface from next year’s women’s tournament. And it’s a step back for the women’s game at a …

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