All the updated news related to dementia in football

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Deliberate heading could be banned from football for children under 12

Deliberate heading could be completely banned from football for children under 12 in England in two seasons’ time. The Football Association announced on Monday it had been given approval by the game’s lawmakers, the International Football ...

18 Jul 2022 at 16:05

Dementia risk among footballers not driven by lifestyle, new study shows

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Reducing repetitive head impacts in football must remain ‘a priority’ – expert

Footballers’ heightened risk of neurodegenerative disease is not driven by general health and lifestyle factors, according to new research. The University of Glasgow FIELD Study’s latest research published on Monday found general ...

09 Dec 2024 at 17:38

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New independent regulator must tackle issue of dementia in football – MPs

The prevalence of dementia in football must be tackled by the sport’s new independent regulator, MPs have said. Members have called for the new watchdog to be given powers to investigate the issue or risk current players like ...

29 Apr 2025 at 10:14

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MPs urged to address ‘scandalous’ dementia support for families of ex-players

Campaigners have called on MPs to help tackle what they say is a “scandalous” lack of funding to support the families of footballers diagnosed with dementia. Former England stars including Sir Geoff Hurst and Kevin Keegan ...

29 Apr 2025 at 21:37

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Dean Windass’ dementia diagnosis revealed as authorities urged to tackle disease

Dean Windass’ dementia diagnosis was revealed on Friday as campaigners sought to bring political pressure to bear on football to tackle neurodegenerative disease among former players. The 55-year-old former Hull, ...

10 Jan 2025 at 17:16

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David Beckham backs campaign urging improved neurodegenerative disease care fund

David Beckham has backed a campaign to improve care for former players affected by neurodegenerative disease by applying political pressure to the football authorities. The former England captain has given his ...

10 Jan 2025 at 15:16

Saturday’s briefing: Potter suffers losing start as Moyes returns to Everton

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Saturday’s briefing: Potter suffers losing start as Moyes set for Everton return

Graham Potter lost his first game as West Ham boss as Aston Villa staged a second-half recovery to knock the Hammers out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory. Wycombe joined Villa in the fourth-round draw by ...

11 Jan 2025 at 10:57

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Nobby Stiles’ son calls on football to do more for those affected by dementia

The son of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles has said football “killed” his dad and again called on the sport’s authorities to do more to help ex-players and their families cope with a dementia ...

10 Jan 2025 at 10:22

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Gordon McQueen’s family in plea to make football safer after his death

Gordon McQueen’s family said football must do more to protect players after an inquest found heading the ball was “likely” to have contributed to a brain injury which was a factor in his death. ...

26 Jan 2026 at 17:23

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