Allianz Park closed due to the condition of the synthetic lawn

O Allianz Parque was vetoed by the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) for holding State matches at the club’s home ground. Palm trees. In an ordinance published on Friday night, the entity points out that the synthetic pitch is not suitable for hosting games due to the condition of the thermoplastic, a material used to cushion the impact of players.

In a document signed by Fábio Moraes, executive director of the FPF Competitions Department, it is said that Allianz Parque “may be released after the problem has been resolved, a fact that must be certified through a new technical inspection”.

The FPF’s action has no practical effect since Palmeiras had already decided to temporarily abandon Allianz Parque until changes are made by WTorre/Real Arenas, which controls the arena’s activities until 2044, and Soccer Grass, the company that provides the synthetic grass to the stadium.

To renovate the lawn and make it suitable for hosting professional football matches, Soccer Grass will replace the thermoplastic with a cork material that is not impacted by high temperatures and pollution, facts alleged by the company as crucial to the terrible situation. condition of the lawn and melting of the thermoplastic.

Allianz Parque is expected to have its lawn renovated by February 20th. Until then, Palmeiras will play at Arena Barueri for the Campeonato Paulista.

WHAT IS THERMOPLASTIC?

Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), better known as thermoplastic, are cylindrical particles up to five millimeters long. The base of the floor is a polyethylene and propylene mesh. The tufts of grass are intertwined three times around the support to provide security. Around 30 floor blocks are needed, each measuring around four meters wide by 78 meters long. According to the company, this material did not withstand the city’s heat.

Similar to rubber, the material is spread under the grass in order to cushion the impact on players. It turns out that the tablets, melted due to the heat, melted and formed a block of rubber similar to slime that is trapped between the cleats of the athletes’ boots.