Brazilian football stars, led by Neymar, have expressed their strong opinion on the use of synthetic grass in Brazilian Serie A football fields. This controversy recently arose with Neymar's arrival at Santos, where players constantly complained about the quality of the playing fields.
"Neymar, along with other football figures, agreed that the solution to poor grass is simply to have good grass, comparing the situation in Serie A with high-level leagues that prioritize the quality of the playing surface," they emphasized.
The main argument against synthetic grass is that this type of surface alters the game, increasing the risk of injuries due to its differences from natural grass regarding the fluidity and adaptation of players.
Through a statement circulated on social media, Neymar and other prominent Brazilian football players expressed their concern about the trend towards the use of synthetic grass in playing fields, stating that "professional football should not be played on this type of surface."
The campaign against the use of synthetic grass in Brazilian football has gained support from other notable figures such as Gabriel “Gabigol” Barbosa from Cruzeiro and Gabriel Mercado from Internacional. They all agree on the importance of providing quality for players and spectators, highlighting that the demand for an optimal playing surface is essential for the development and competitiveness of Brazilian football on the world stage.
