Children 11 and under in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will no longer be allowed to head soccer balls during training sessions
The new guidance for kids aged 11 and under follows a study of ex-professional soccer players in Scotland, which found they were 3.5 times more likely to die from degenerative neurocognitive diseases such as Alzheimer's than members of the public.
"While we don't yet know the cause or causes of this increased risk, limiting unnecessary heading in children's football is a practical step that minimizes possible risks, ensuring that football remains as safe as possible in all forms," said Routledge."We need to see more research in order to unpick any link between football and dementia risk but until we know more, making sure the nation's best loved game is played as safely as possible is a sensible approach.
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