Repeated blows to the head may lead to dementia in later life, according to research conducted by University College London and Cardiff University
Footballers may be prone to long-term brain damage due to repeated blows to the head, a study has found.
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Research was conducted following reports that heading heavy balls may leave players at risk of developing dementia in later life.
The Football Association has responded to the study, according to the BBC, with the promise that they will investigate the area.
The research, conducted in collaboration between University College London and Cardiff University, involved the examination of six people who played football for an average of a quarter of a century.