‘A real health risk’: Fifa ban on reusable water bottles sparks anger among fans

Supporters groups condemn ‘immoral’ U-turnFifa says policy a safety measure to prevent injuryFifa has been accused of putting revenue ahead of fans’ health after banning reusable water bottles from being taken into World Cup stadiums.In a late U-turn, the governing body rowed back on its advice that empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles would be permitted inside venues, instead prohibiting them “to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees”. Continue reading...