Painkillers damaging footballers: FIFA

Painkillers damaging footballers: FIFA
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Summary FIFAs medical officer says abuse of painkillers is putting careers of footballers in jeopardy.

Dr Jiri Dvorak found that almost 40% of players at the 2010 World Cup were taking pain medication prior to every game.Ahead of Euro 2012, Dr Dvorak has urged football to wake up to the problem.
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