Senegal Training Clip Sparks Debate Over World Cup Pitch Conditions
A video of Senegal's national team showing an unexpected slowdown in the ball's bounce during a training session went viral on social media. The footage reveals that players were training at a stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, which is not one of the official World Cup venues.
Analysts suggest the phenomenon may be linked to the characteristics of the new official match ball rather than the turf quality. FIFA has stated that there are no issues with the tournament fields and that all inspections have been completed.
The incident has reignited fan concerns about pitch conditions ahead of the tournament.
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