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NBC · 05-25-2010, 08:16 AM

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Fifa, football's governing body, upheld the ban on international matches in stadiums located higher than 2,750m (9,022ft) above sea level, without a period of acclimatisation. The ban was introduced amid concerns about the effect on the health of players unaccustomed to thin air.
This decision means Bolivia cannot play qualifying rounds for the 2010 World Cup in La Paz, which is located 3,600m above sea level. While this has sparked outrage in Bolivia, it might also affect two other Andean capitals, Bogota and Quito.

05-25-2010, 08:16 AM	#224
NBC Account closed at user's request. Join Date: Jul 2009 Exp:	I remember that. I think that it is this... Fifa, football's governing body, upheld the ban on international matches in stadiums located higher than 2,750m (9,022ft) above sea level, without a period of acclimatisation. The ban was introduced amid concerns about the effect on the health of players unaccustomed to thin air. This decision means Bolivia cannot play qualifying rounds for the 2010 World Cup in La Paz, which is located 3,600m above sea level. While this has sparked outrage in Bolivia, it might also affect two other Andean capitals, Bogota and Quito.