A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Law firm prepare to take action on behalf of footballers with dementia
Forty families of former players are in touch with the firm which is leading an action in rugby.
Dec 11, 11:28
 Sir Geoff Hurst at the Surrey FA & McDonald's Community Football Day on August 3, 2015
Sir Geoff Hurst admits dementia fears following teammate cases
World Cup winners Ray Wilson, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles have died with the neurological disease.
Dec 1, 13:31
 Gordon Cowans pictured in April 2014
Gordon Cowans keen to savour good times during Alzheimer's battle
Gordon Cowans won the European Cup, the First Division and the League Cup with Villa.
Nov 28, 09:31
 Mike Bailey pictured for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1970
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Mike Bailey diagnosed with dementia
The midfielder helped Wanderers reach the UEFA Cup final in 1972.
Nov 27, 15:25
 A general shot of the FA Cup trophy ahead of the 2019 final on May 18, 2019
Concussion substitutes could be trialled in this season's FA Cup
IFAB said it would consider approving trials at its annual business meeting on December 16.
Nov 23, 18:44
 PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
PFA calls for "urgent intervention" to reduce heading in training
It comes amid concerns over the link between football and dementia.
Nov 20, 19:49
 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on November 7, 2020
Premier League managers welcome investigation into dementia risk
Fellow Premier League managers Steve Bruce, David Moyes and Ralph Hasenhuttl have also spoken about the issue.
Nov 20, 16:59
 Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured in November 2020
Ralph Hasenhuttl backs Southampton to pick up where they left off
Saints went in to the break in great form.
Nov 20, 13:29
 A general shot of Wembley Stadium in May 2020
Mark Bullingham insists FA are "leading the way" in dementia research
The FA faces legal action from former players suffering with the condition.
Nov 20, 13:00
 Derby County's Wayne Rooney pictured on March 5, 2020
Wayne Rooney addresses football's dementia issue
Sir Geoff Hurst and Gary Lineker have also called to restrict heading in training at all levels.
Nov 19, 22:45
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
Nobby Stiles's son: 'Former players are struggling and need help'
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Nobby Stiles died aged 78 last month.
Nov 18, 17:25
 Bobby Charlton pictured in 1966
FIFPRO: 'More proof needed of heading-dementia link before changes are made'
The issue is back in the spotlight after the death of Nobby Stiles and the dementia diagnosis of Sir Bobby Charlton.
Nov 18, 15:06
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Legal action over brain injuries in football and other sports launched
The issue of dementia among footballers is back in the spotlight.
Nov 18, 13:11
 Sir Geoff Hurst scores England's fourth goal in the 1966 World Cup final
Sir Geoff Hurst supports ban on children heading footballs
The 1966 World Cup-winner said he hopes to donate his brain to dementia research after his death.
Nov 18, 08:20
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
FA holds "clear and unwavering commitment" to dementia fight amid criticism
The former England and Manchester United midfielder died last month.
Nov 17, 18:59
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
Gareth Southgate admits to having dementia fears
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Jack Charlton was recently diagnosed with the condition.
Nov 12, 00:06
 Lenny Johnrose in action for Bury in December 2002
Len Johnrose calls for greater awareness of MND threat to footballers
The former Preston, Burnley and Blackburn player, who was diagnosed with the degenerative, life-limiting disease in 2017.
Nov 7, 15:22
 Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Dementia campaigner hopes Sir Bobby Charlton's diagnosis is a turning point
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton is one of five members of the 1966 World Cup-winning team to suffer the condition.
Nov 2, 16:28
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
A look back at Nobby Stiles' glittering career with England and Man United
The Manchester United midfielder won 28 caps for his country.
Oct 30, 16:13
 Jack Charlton pictured in March 2019
Thousands pay tribute to former England, Leeds United great Jack Charlton
The England World Cup winner and former Republic of Ireland manager died earlier this month at the age of 85.
Jul 21, 14:16
 Bobby Charlton pictured in 1966
Where are England's 1966 World Cup winners now?
Jack Charlton is the latest member of England's World Cup winning team from 1966 to die.
Jul 11, 10:33
 Jack Charlton pictured in March 2019
Jack Charlton obituary: A World Cup hero and one of Leeds' greatest ever
Jack Charlton won the World Cup with England as a player before leading the Republic to the 1990 and 1994 finals.
Jul 11, 08:08
 Jack Charlton pictured in March 2019
Leeds legend and World Cup winner Jack Charlton dies aged 85
The former Leeds defender and Republic of Ireland manager had been diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year.
Jul 11, 08:04
 Tony Dunne for Manchester United
Tony Dunne: The diminutive defender who became a Manchester United giant
Dunne helped United become the first English club to lift the European Cup in 1968.
Jun 8, 21:27
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 09:18
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
Jun 7, 07:30
 Lyon striker Moussa Dembele pictured in February 2020
Shirt numbers available to Moussa Dembele at Manchester United
Amid reports that Manchester United have agreed a £62m deal for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers could be available to the Frenchman.
May 14, 15:08
 Ryan Giggs and Manchester United lift the 2007-08 Premier League title on May 11, 2008
On this day: Ryan Giggs equals Bobby Charlton record as Man Utd clinch title
Ryan Giggs scored United's second in a 2-0 win on the day he matched Sir Bobby Charlton's 758 appearances.
May 11, 06:48
 Patrice Evra pictured for Manchester United in 2013
Patrice Evra tells Manchester United prospects to "respect" the club's traditions
Patrice Evra hopes that Manchester United's latest crop of youngsters learn to 'respect the traditions' of what it means to play for the club.
May 4, 17:24
 Cristiano Ronaldo pictured for Manchester United in 2009
Manchester United's greatest ever players by number
Sports Mole takes an alternative look at Manchester United's greatest ever players, listing them by shirt number from Cristiano Ronaldo to Giuseppe Rossi.
Apr 20, 15:24
 Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their third goal which is later disallowed on February 8, 2020
The shirt numbers available to Jadon Sancho at Manchester United
Amid growing speculation that Jadon Sancho could move to Manchester United this summer, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers he could take at Old Trafford.
Mar 30, 14:28
 Harry Gregg pictured in 2010
Sir Bobby Charlton pays tribute to "heroic" Harry Gregg
Former Manchester United great Harry Gregg has died aged 87.
Feb 17, 14:17
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts on February 1, 2020
Bruno Fernandes makes Manchester United debut in bore draw with Wolves
Much-mooted fan protest fails to take off as Old Trafford encounter ends goalless.
Feb 1, 19:59
 Martin Peters pictured in 1966
Former teammates pay tribute to "absolute gentleman" Martin Peters
The World Cup winner died on Saturday at the age of 76.
Dec 22, 12:07
 Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Manchester United products praise club's academy ahead of landmark match
Sunday's game will be the 4,000th successive first-team fixture in which United have included a youth product in the squad.
Dec 14, 13:59
 Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Manchester United on December 7, 2019
Marcus Rashford plays down Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likened the 22-year-old to one of the greatest players of all time.
Dec 13, 17:29
 Nicky Butt pictured in Manchester United gear
Nicky Butt talks up importance of giving youth a chance at Manchester United
United have had a youth graduate in their squad for 3,987 straight matches.
Oct 22, 12:38
 Harry Kane celebrates scoring for England on September 7, 2019
Harry Kane becomes England's leading marksman since Gary Lineker
A look at how long some of England's other players reached the same mark.
Sep 9, 12:41
 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on August 4, 2019
Preview:Manchester United vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's blockbuster Premier League opener between Manchester United and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Aug 10, 17:52
 Manchester United legend Eric Cantona pictured in June 2018
Eric Cantona emerges as favourite for Manchester United role
Eric Cantona is the bookies' favourite to take over as Manchester United's director of football, despite not being involved in the game for more than two decades.
Feb 15, 13:54
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