TURF War

Cities are starting to ban turf for environmental and athlete safety issues. 92% of NFL players in the player association want the NFL to eliminate turf fields. Leonel Messi doesn’t play on turf. In 2022, Boston stopped new turf in parks. FIFA requires stadiums to play the field, install natural grass for games- hello US stadiums hosting the World Cup you’re going to have to install real grass. 

Sports Business Journal | FIFA requires stadiums to play the field, install natural grass for games

Route Fifty | Turf wars: States, cities grow skeptical of artificial grass