High-altitude football controversy
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High-altitude football controversy
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The high-altitude football controversy arose in May 2007 when FIFA introduced a temporary ban on international matches at more than 2,500 metres (8,200 ft) above sea level, citing concerns about players' health and the "unfair" advantage to acclimatised home teams. The ruling meant that Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia would be prevented from hosting FIFA World Cup qualifiers in their own capital cities. The ban was revoked in May 2008.
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Controversy over FIFA ban on high-altitude matches
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-altitude_football_controversy
date created:
2008-12-02T04:57:25Z
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2024-09-03T04:31:11Z
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