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World Cup Players Call for Heat Protection

Updated 2026-05-20 10:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Norway midfielder Morten Thorsby has signed a petition calling for better protection from extreme heat during the World Cup. The issue highlights concerns about player safety in high-temperature conditions.

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Norway midfielder Morten Thorsby says "everybody in football loses" if Fifa does not do more to protect players from extreme heat at the World Cup.
2026-05-20 09:48 UTC
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