Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva They are among the main Brazilian players who protest against the use of Artificial grass in the league matches instead of natural grass. Everyone campaigned with the same message on Tuesday highlighting their fear of a greater risk of injuries for players on artificial surfaces. Some clubs from the main divisions of Brazil are using artificial grass to allow multipurpose in the stadiums and minimize damage to game surfaces.
“It is worrying to see the direction that Brazilian football is taking. With the size and representation of our sport, this debate should not even exist. In the most respected leagues in the world, the players are heard and investments are made to ensure quality From the pitch in the stadiums, “says the players in a statement. “The solution to a bad launch is to make a good release, it is that simple. Football is natural, not artificial.”
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Neymar has just returned to Santos, Depay plays at Corinthians and Thiago Silva is in Fluminense. Botafogo, Palmeiras and Paranaense Athletic are among the clubs that have used artificial grass, which has caused some veteran players or that they return from an injury, including Neymar, boycotten the games away from home against those teams. Palmeiras said in a statement that criticism of his artificial grass are superficial and is not based on anything solid. They add that the surface is certified by FIFA and has been subject to periodic inspections since 2020, “to have the same parameters of a natural grass field in perfect condition.”
