Viral images of heavy machinery laying hybrid grass carpets at Hard Rock Stadium have unleashed a huge wave of skepticism among fans around the world. The speed of the round-the-clock work and the artificial appearance of the installed rolls raised immediate doubts about the true quality of the playing surfaces.
Fans’ concern grew after a controversial video of the Senegal National Team training in the United States was circulated. In the footage, it can be seen how the ball loses all the force of the impact and practically does not bounce when it touches the ground. The players repeatedly drop the ball amid gestures of total disbelief at a dead surface.
This lack of regular bounce set off critical alarms due to the latent risk of a slow game and serious injuries. Although FIFA defends the technology of these combined pitches, social media is demanding urgent answers over the ball’s anomalous behavior. Doubts about proper cushioning and roll mark the tense lead-up to the world tournament.
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