Trinidad & Tobago: No iron at the World Cup? · Global Voices
Georgia Popplewell

Smi reports that FIFA has ruled that “patrons bearing ‘iron made instruments’” may not be allowed into World Cup 2006 matches, on the grounds that “iron is ‘heavy’ and ‘can be used as a weapon.’” Which means that fans of Trinidad and Tobago's football team may have to do without their traditional rhythm sections and steel pans. “Fair(ish) point,” says Smi. “Although, on the grounds of ‘potential for violence’ shouldn’t England fans be banned en masse from attending any international football games, anywhere, forever?”