Repetitive heading again linked to cognitive impairment, study suggests
The possible link between repetitive heading and cognitive impairment in later life has again been highlighted in new data published on Monday.
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Former footballers three times more likely to suffer dementia, study finds
Former professional footballers are almost three-and-a-half times more likely to be diagnosed with dementia than the general population, according to a study commissioned by the English Football Association (FA) and Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).
Man Utd charged by FA for surrounding referee during Fulham FA Cup tie
Manchester United have been charged by the Football Association for surrounding referee Chris Kavanagh in Sunday’s fiery FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham.
FA push for John Yems ban to be extended to two years
The Football Association has appealed against the ban imposed on former Crawley boss John Yems.
FA criticises findings of its own independent panel in John Yems investigation
The English Football Association has criticised the findings of its own independent panel, which concluded former Crawley manager John Yems was "not a conscious racist", as Kick It Out labelled his 15-month ban from the game a "slap in the face" to his victims.
Man charged with attack on Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale
A 35-year-old man has been charged with assaulting an Arsenal player after a match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the weekend.
Nobby Stiles' family among those suing FA over brain injuries
The family of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles is one of more than 30 families planning to sue the English FA for failing to protect players from brain injuries. Lawyers representing the Stiles family say the FA, as well as the Football Association of Wales and the International Football Association Board, did not take adequate action to reduce heading the ball in training and during matches. They also claim on-pitch assessments of players showing symptoms of concussion are "not fit for purpose". Stiles died in October 2020 aged 78 having suffered from dementia and was found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive brain condition caused by repeated blows to the head.
Women’s FA Cup prize fund rising to £3m a year from next season
The prize fund for the Women’s FA Cup is to increase to £3 million (€3.6 million) per year from next season, the Football Association has announced.