Sniffer dogs at Club World Cup wearing CROCS to protect their paws from boiling pavements amid ‘code red' health warning
That was the bizarre sight which greeted the Blues squad when they arrived for their Group D game last Friday against Brazilians Flamengo.
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Sniffer dogs are wearing Crocs at the Club World Cup to protect their paws from hot pavements
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Temperatures could hit the 40s this week in the USA
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Security rules mean all team buses and staff must pass through checks like everyone else.
And with temperatures soaring into the high 30s and a 'code red' health warning being issued by the local authorities, sniffer dogs are being issued with protective shoes.
Panting pooches patrolling the
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And the weather is forecast to get even hotter over the next few days as the squad prepares to face Tunisian side ES Tunis in a decisive match.
The tournament has been overshadowed by extreme weather as the climate crisis takes its toll on daily life.
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The 'code red' warning was followed by predictions of temperatures topping 40C in the coming days.
It means specialist cooling centres are opened and the water companies are banned from cutting anyone off.
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Players are taking every method to keep cool in the intense heat
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Towels, water and ice are being used by the stars
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Borussia Dortmund players avoided the heat by sitting in the dressing room for the first half
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