Turf Protection for Football Players

Neymar, artificial turf and 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

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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,

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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.

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Why are NFL players pushing the league to switch to grass fields?

The National Football ... Players Association President J.C. Tretter urged the league to demonstrate its commitment to player safety by immediately replacing and banning the use of "slit film ...

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Football player positions and playing area

A competitive football match is played on a large rectangular grassy field or artificial turf. Although there is not an exact fixed dimension all pitches will vary between: A football team ...

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Nike sets release date for Deion Sanders' signature Diamond Turf original

A Game-Changer in Athletic Footwear Before the release of the Diamond Turf 1 in 1993, football players often wore cross trainers with spikes, regardless of their position or playing style.

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