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Charity hopes ‘nameless’ England players make a major impact against Switzerland

England players will wear shirts without names in the second half of their friendly against Switzerland on Saturday to support the Alzheimer’s Society. The charity hopes the gesture will draw attention to how people with dementia lose precious ...

26 Mar 2022 at 19:25

Football

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 Manchester United ...

10 Jan 2025 at 10:22

Football

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

Football

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 ...

10 Jan 2025 at 17:16

Football

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 ...

18 Jul 2022 at 16:05

Football

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 ...

09 Dec 2024 at 17:38

Football

Players set to be asked about brain health concerns in new dementia consultation

The full extent of the dementia problem in English football is set to be uncovered in a new consultation with current and former players. The PA news agency understands the consultation will ask members of ...

05 May 2022 at 16:55

Football

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 ...

29 Apr 2025 at 21:37

Football

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 ...

29 Apr 2025 at 10:14

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

Football

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 ...

11 Jan 2025 at 10:57

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