ROMANIA: Swine Flu Fears Mean Soccer Players Cannot Spit.

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"Following information linked to the spread of the H1N1 virus, the League is recommending that officials of top flight clubs ask players and technical staff no longer to spit on the grass nor expel water used to rinse out their mouths," the statement from the Romanian soccer league said.
"We suggest that coaches unable to desist (from spitting) wear a protective medical mask."