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Jeff Astle

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The Legacy of Nobby Stiles and the Fight Against Football‑Related Brain Injury

The recent inquest into the death of Nobby Stiles has brought a painful chapter of football history into sharp focus, linking the former England World Cup winner’s passing to a condition that experts say was born from more than 136,000 headed balls over his 17‑year career.

Jul 27, 2026

Como’s Bold Move: Limiting Heading in Youth Soccer to Safeguard Young Brains

A Serie A side is tightening heading restrictions for its youngest squads, echoing worldwide initiatives that are re‑examining the sport’s impact on brain health.

Jul 26, 2026