Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are among the leading Brazilian footballers protesting against using artificial turf for league matches instead of natural grass.

Top football stars Neymar, Memphis Depay, and Thiago Silva are taking a stand against artificial turf in Brazil’s top leagues, arguing that it puts players at a higher

Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are leading a protest by top Brazilian footballers against the use of artificial turf for league matches,

Neymar, Memphis Depay and Thiago Silva are among the leading Brazilian footballers protesting against using artificial turf for league matches instead of natural grass.

They all campaigned online with the same message Tuesday highlighting their fear of increased injury risk for players on the artificial surfaces. Some clubs in Brazil’s top divisions are using artificial turf to allow for multiple uses for stadiums while minimizing damage to the playing surfaces.