Turf war: Neymar, Depay want grass in Brazil

Leading Brazilian footballers, including Neymar, Memphis Depay, and Thiago Silva, are protesting the use of artificial turf in league matches over natural grass due to concerns about increased injury risk. Some clubs in Brazil’s top divisions have adopted artificial turf for stadium versatility, leading to boycotts by players like Neymar. Despite some clubs defending the use of artificial turf, the footballers argue that the solution to poor pitches is to improve the quality of natural grass, emphasizing the importance of player safety and the natural essence of the sport.

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