Former Man United centre-back David May has has admitted that he and other former players are terrified of getting dementia.
May spent nine years at Old Trafford, making 85 appearances before struggling with injuries in his latter years.
Studies have found evidence of a link between football and an increased risk of dementia (3.46 times more than the general public) and higher rates of death due to neurodegenerative diseases, thanks to repetitive heading of the ball.
A growing number of former footballers calling for greater awareness and support regarding the link, adding urgency to ongoing efforts to better understand and address this critical issue.