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Former footballer Len Johnrose dies aged 52 after MND battle

Former footballer Len Johnrose, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017, has died at the age of 52, his charity has said. Johnrose, who had a six-year spell with Bury between 1993 and 1999 and also played for Blackburn, Hartlepool, ...

15 Aug 2022 at 21:40

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Football Association welcomes new evidence regarding repetitive head impacts

The Football Association has welcomed new research that has found conclusive evidence that repetitive head impacts can cause degenerative brain disease and offered its support in attempts to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in ...

27 Jul 2022 at 09:40

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Marcus Stewart diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Former Sunderland and Ipswich forward Marcus Stewart has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The diagnosis for the 49-year-old, who is currently head of player development at National League club Yeovil, came after 12 months of ...

08 Sept 2022 at 16:00

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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, Bradford and ...

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 support to the ...

10 Jan 2025 at 15:16

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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 diagnosis. Former ...

10 Jan 2025 at 10:22

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Ex-footballers’ higher dementia rates not driven by ‘lifestyle factors’ – study

Higher rates of dementia among former professional footballers are not driven by “lifestyle factors” such as smoking or obesity, a study has found. The FIELD study at the University of Glasgow is investigating ...

09 Dec 2024 at 16:00

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