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...pounds, one might not expect much on the soccer pitch from sophomore Mike Fucito. In a league full of tall forwards and even taller defenders, it would seem extremely difficult for Fucito to succeed at that size. But this year, Fucito turned out just fine—he was an integral member of a squad that exceeded expectations by winning the Ivy League championship. Fucito tormented defenders all season with his speed, agility, and determination to pull off bold plays on the left flank. It’s no wonder he finished third on the team with nine goals...
...High-altitude international soccer competition has never caused a player serious health problems and it certainly has never killed anyone," notes Bolivian sports medicine specialist Dr. Guillermo Aponte. "On the contrary, high heat and humidity has cost several lives. If FIFA really wanted to protect players they wouldn't be focusing on altitude...
...political priority, resuscitating the international Committee in Defense of the Altitude (first created in 1996 when FIFA tried to ban games above 3,000 meters but revoked the decision because of mass protest). And it's not a lost cause: FIFA has allowed that if the Latin American regional soccer federation can, before the June 15 FIFA executive committee meeting, produce medical evidence proving that high-altitude play is not a health risk, the decision will be repealed...
...Meanwhile, the unifying effect of the soccer snub certainly has its political advantages. "We can use this to overcome our regional differences," commented 16-year-old Sandra Reyes, reflecting on the east vs. west internal conflict that threatens to tear apart her country...
...Yeah! We've got to unite by all playing more soccer," sang the chorus of teenagers surrounding Reyes. Clad in their school's soccer uniform, the youngsters had just spent the day watching their President take several long shots on goal...