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 ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) - FIFA has banned international games from being played at high altitudes. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said the decision to ban games more than 8,200 feet above sea level was made Sunday after a review by the medical team for world soccer's governing body.
Bolivia has held World Cup qualifiers at an altitude of about 11,810 feet at its capital La Paz. There has been criticism that Bolivia's advantage is not only unfair, but also dangerous for the players' health.
Earlier this year, Brazilian club Flamengo said it would not play again at altitude after several players needed oxygen during a game staged at nearly 13,120 feet against Bolivian team Real Potosi.
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