artificial turf, Brazilian football

Neymar is among the players protesting the use of artificial turf pitches in Brazil
Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are among the leading Brazilian footballers protesting against using artificial turf for league matches instead of natural grass
Brazilian Football Stars Challenge Artificial Turf Trend
Leading Brazilian football players, including Neymar and Thiago Silva, have voiced concerns over artificial turf usage in league matches, citing injury risks. They argue for natural grass to preserve the sport's integrity and highlight a lack of player consultation in a statement,
Explained: The growing debate over artificial turf in Brazilian football
Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are among the leading Brazilian footballers protesting against using artificial turf for league matches instead of natural grass.
Neymar among players against artificial turf pitches in Brazil
Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are among the leading Brazilian footballers protesting against using artificial turf for league matches instead of natural grass. They all campaigned online with the same message Tuesday highlighting their fear of increased injury risk for players on the artificial surfaces.
Palmeiras say Neymar's anti-artificial pitch campaign is unscientific
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.
The world's largest island that can't join FIFA because grass doesn't grow there
Football is the most popular sport on the island, with around 5,500 registered players, but for years, it has been unable to meet FIFA's requirements.
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Protest over 'outrageous' football pitch plans
James Timson, from the Save Wood Lane group, said: "Over the last 16 years, ELDC have facilitated and allowed the loss of five grass football pitches which were available to the public ...
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Polokwane's Peter Mokaba Stadium Reopens With New pitch Ahead of SA vs Lesotho
Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane is set to reopen with a rejuvenated pitch, hosting the highly anticipated Southern African ...