Heading footballs caused Nobby Stiles' brain disease, coroner finds
A coroner has ruled that former England footballer Nobby Stiles died from a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football during his career. The ruling highlights the link between chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and professional football.
Why it matters
This legal finding puts increased pressure on football governing bodies to address player safety and long-term health risks associated with repetitive head impacts.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Norbert "Nobby" Stiles headed the ball thousands of times a year in training, his son says
The article presents the coroner's findings and the family's perspective neutrally.
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