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Fifa’s World Cup water bottle policy sparks backlash over heat risks

FANS will no longer be able to bring refillable plastic bottles into World Cup stadiums after Fifa changed its policy today.The move, which Fifa says is to “prevent risk and injury to players and attendees,” has been criticised by the Free Lions England fans’ embassy, amid concerns over supporter welfare in the extreme heat of the North American summer.

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FANS will no longer be able to bring refillable plastic bottles into World Cup stadiums after Fifa changed its policy today.The move, which Fifa says is to “prevent risk and injury to players and attendees,” has been criticised by the Free Lions England fans’ embassy, amid concerns over supporter welfare in the extreme heat of the North American summer.

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