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Mexico - World Cup Finals 1970
Because of the problem of acclimatisation, it is suggested that careful
observation and medical tests should betaken ofthe players participating
in the Olympic Soccer Tournament in 1968, and countries making
acclimatisation tests in special high altitude training camps, should be
invited to submit evidence to a special medical advisory committee of
FIFA .
FIFA Direction and Influence
It is important that FIFA should continue its present role of encouraging
its member associations to improve the game by enlisting their help
and co-ordinating their efforts in raising standards, particularly in the
organisation of large-scale events such as the World Cup Competition
which, because of mass communication, are rapidly becoming a spectacle
for the whole world .
There is need for more international exchange of experience, method
and opinion in coaching, refereeing and organisation . Bulletins, reports,
coaching manuals and films should be increased in numbers and quality,
and more frequent use should be made of international seminars to
reach understanding on common problems .
A stage has been reached in football competition when the prize of
winning a tournament is of high prestige value and when failure is
unfortunately received with demoralising shame . The Study Group is
convinced that the future of the game depends upon continual striving
for higher standards in organisation, refereeing and play . There is need
to find new techniques and encourage leadership to apply these techniques
to overcome the present negative attitudes . All steps should be
taken, irrespective of chauvinistic and financial pressures, to foster the
true spirit and best traditions of the game of Association Football .