FIFA steps into the Olympic debate
The Olympic tournament is by definition an under-23 event but each team can field three over-age players, whom the clubs are not required to release.Blatter has given the hukum to all clubs to release all under 23 players or else.....
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"The release of players below the age of 23 has always been mandatory for all clubs.The same principle shall apply for Beijing 2008."The latest twist in the club vs country conundrum