Fifa facing legal fight in its decision to hold the Women's World Cup on astro turf. A hazard, and an insult http://gu.com/p/4x493/tw
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Replying to @flora_maclean
@flora_maclean Why an insult? Men's World Cup games have been played on artificial pitches.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @bazzacollins
@bazzacollins No they haven't http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/08/13/top-female-soccer-players-express-outrage-that-womens-world-cup-will-be-played-on-artificial-grass/ …2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @flora_maclean
@flora_maclean Apologies, it was a Euros qualifier that England played on plastic pitch. Still, it's going to be common at all levels soon.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @bazzacollins
@bazzacollins Hopefully not! Always end up with bloody knees and arms after a game on artificial turf!1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@flora_maclean For what it's worth, I agree the women's game is treated badly. I'm just not sure the 3G pitches is an example of that.
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