Consultant neuropathologist Dr Willie Stewart tells BBC Sport that dementia is affecting modern day footballersThirty former professionals have signed up to a study into the early signs of dementia amid concerns for modern footballers' health. Former Premier League players and internationals are among the 30 who have joined a study, led by Dr Michael Grey external-link at University of East Anglia, which has started gathering results. A Fifa spokesperson said it takes brain injuries in football "very seriously", adding: "Protecting the health of players is - and will remain - a top priority in developing the game." It also continues to evaluate research on concussions and brain injuries. It is also supporting to further studies into the early signs of brain injuries in former footballers.

Source: BBC November 04, 2020 12:42 UTC