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Could poor air quality derail the World Cup final?

Air quality warnings in the Northeast have prompted some internal safety discussions with FIFA ahead of Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey. MLS analyst and former professional soccer player Sacha

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The Trump Touch ! Donnie’s Curse. Go Spain
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Another reason why it was a huge mistake to not include a roof when they build the stadium in 2007-2010.
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World Cup is rigged, there is nothing honest about it and hardly ever was.
Trash is trash.
Do 'You' think it changes anything ?
Btw: Have you seen that line of fire on Google Maps by Canadian border ?
What do you think about it, does it look right to you ?
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How about the final in Canada, away from Trump?
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🌫️ 😷🚬 🏟️ ⚽🥅
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Ohhh so this is why Trump is throwing a hissy fit and threatening more tariffs against Canada... Of course it's all about him and his interests, the newest of which seems to be the FIFA organization.
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azteca would be best for this match
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The bad air quality caused by the Canadian wildfires wouldn’t just slow the game down, as Sacha is saying. It could cause serious respiratory problems for the players, fans, and everyone else there. It would be irresponsible for FIFA to proceed with the final on Sunday at the MetLife Stadium. Even if the air quality improves by Sunday, the players have not been able to train like they normally would because the air quality has been so unhealthy for the past few days.
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Wildfire smoke degrades the air with tiny, invisible pieces of ash and dust called particulate matter. When players or fans breathe this in, it irritates their lungs and forces their bodies to work much harder to get oxygen. Local officials have urged vulnerable groups and residents to reduce outdoor exertion. However, forecasters predict expected rainfall before game day will help clear the smoke and improve conditions.
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They really should have had the final in LA