Getting your player ready...
The use of hands is not allowed in soccer, but players’ wrists will be under scrutiny at the Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria on Oct. 24-Nov. 15.
The Associated Press reported Monday that bone tests will be performed to catch teams with overage players. Soccer’s governing body, FIFA, said MRI tests on wrist bones have been developed.
“MRI of the wrist can identify players who are definitely above 17 years,” FIFA said in a statement. “It is reliable, evidence-based and safe for the player.”
Players, who must be born on or after Jan. 1, 1992, will be randomly tested.
