FIFA to discuss age limit for 2012 London Olympics at Rio meeting

FIFA to discuss male soccer age limit for Olympics

RIO DE JANEIRO — FIFA officials will discuss possible changes on the age limit for male soccer players at the Olympics.

The governing body’s executive committee meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday also will address preparations for the 2010 World Cup.

FIFA favors dropping the age limit to 21 instead of the current 23, or abolishing the limit but barring all players with World Cup experience from participating.

The IOC would like to keep the age limit at 23, with the exception of three overage players.

The task force is expected to set a December deadline to come up with recommendations for new rules to be presented to the International Olympic Committee ahead of the 2012 London Games.