FIFA prepares new ban on high-altitude matches

FIFA prepares new ban on high-altitude matches

Published Oct. 17, 2009 7:09 p.m. ET

FIFA is preparing to reintroduce a ban on playing international football matches at high altitude - likely starting a fresh dispute with South American countries.

FIFA medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe said Saturday the issue is being discussed next week. It believes players' health is at risk if they are unused to thin air.

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