He is playing in the Bundesliga even though he is allergic to grass

Danny da Costa plays for Eintracht Frankfurt. The player would be just another of the thousands of professional sportsmen if it were not for him being allergic to the grass which he plays and trains on every week.
It is not common to see a player having to face up to this kind of thing on a daily basis. The Eintracht Frankfurt full back does though and he has to play every match with a long sleeved shirt underneath to avoid making contact with the grass.
According to ‘Bild’, the player needs special protection to not touch the grass. And the thing is that if he touches it, Da Costa suffering a stinging sensation which prevents him from performing at his best.
besoccer.com