The Shocking Risks of Artificial Grass You Need to Know ⚠️

When you think of Brazil, the last thing you expect is artificial turf. And neither did Neymar. It took him 60 seconds to roll his ankle, and he is furious.

In the States, this is normal. Half of all NFL Stadiums play on turf, but it’s quickly becoming a problem in Brazil...

Botafogo, Palmeiras, Atlético Paranaense. In the last decade, 3 of their biggest club’s have all installed artificial turf, prompting Neymar to launch a full-on social media campaign trying to get them banned.

His argument is simple. Fake grass will shorten the careers of Brazilian players. On natural grass, studs dig in and release as you turn. On turf, they often get stuck — and all that force goes to your knee or ankle. Exactly what happened to Neymar.

The club’s don’t care. They responding saying turf is cheaper, easier to maintain, and there’s no conclusive proof it causes more injuries.

But an NFL study found injuries were 28% higher on turf.

Now, Neymar refuses to play on it. So the question is: Who’s right? 🤔 #football #soccer #neymar #grass #futbol #brazil #skills #sport #footballshorts #news #footballnews #turf #ronaldo #field #stadium #sports #futebol #messi