England players won't use Viagra for altitude in Mexico, Tuchel says
England football coach Thomas Tuchel has denied reports that his team plans to use Viagra to combat high-altitude effects during their World Cup match in Mexico City. The drug is not on the banned substance list, but the team has confirmed no such medical strategy is in place.
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The intersection of sports performance, medical ethics, and public perception often leads to high-profile debates regarding the use of non-banned substances.
Hear this story England players will do everything they can to fight the altitude during Sunday's World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico in Mexico City.
The article reports on a specific denial and provides context regarding the drug's status, maintaining a neutral tone.
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