England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI.
Oct 15, 11:05
 Man Utd players celebrate winning the 1999 Champions League
Combined XI: Manchester United 1968 vs. 1999 European Cup winners
To mark the birthday of Sir Matt Busby and the anniversary of the 1999 Champions League final, Sports Mole creates a combined XI of Man Utd's 1968 team vs. the 1999 team.
May 26, 14:40
 Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on November 12, 2024
Marcus Rashford receives timely advice from Manchester United legend on how to rediscover form
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs advises Aston Villa loanee Marcus Rashford on how to rediscover his best form.
Feb 9, 18:47
 Roger Hunt pictured in 2006
Roger Hunt dies aged 83 - where are England's World Cup winners now?
The class of 1966 still remain the only England side to lift a trophy at a major tournament.
Sep 28, 11:48
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
A look at the England team that won the 1966 World Cup
A look back at Alf Ramsey's team from 1966
Jul 7, 21:58
 Ben Kay in 2009
Alan Shearer joined by Shane Williams, Ben Kay in dementia research
Shane Williams and Ben Kay are taking part in the Alzheimer's Society-funded PREVENT:RFC project.
Apr 26, 07:39
 Gary Lineker pictured in April 2017
Gary Lineker will get extra checks on brain for signs of dementia
The 60-year-old says he has spoken to Match of the Day colleagues Alan Shearer and Ian Wright about the issue.
Mar 17, 09:13
 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
Brain injury expert labels football concussion protocols "a shambles"
A cross-party group of MPs held their first evidence session into the link between playing sports and long-term brain injury on Tuesday.
Mar 9, 14:17
 Generic image of a football
Professor Willie Stewart addresses DCMS over head impacts and brain injuries
Willie Stewart, speaking to MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee, admitted it would be a "virtual impossibility" to prove.
Mar 9, 11:26
 football pitch
Leader of football dementia study to present evidence to DCMS committee
MPs will look at the link between sport and long-term brain injury.
Mar 5, 11:12
 Gordon McQueen pictured in 1997
A closer look at sporting legends currently battling dementia
A look at former football favourites fighting the disease.
Feb 23, 16:53
 Gordon McQueen pictured in 1997
Former Man United defender Gordon McQueen diagnosed with dementia
His family said they "felt it was important to let people know, particularly if raising awareness can help others in similar situations".
Feb 23, 13:07
 Carl Frampton pictured in December 2019
Carl Frampton urges fighters to regulate sparring sessions amid concussion fears
The issue of head injuries in sport has come into sharp focus recently.
Feb 15, 11:11
 Bobby Charlton pictured in 1966
Further research into dementia risk for footballers will be commissioned
Footballers were found to be at three and a half times greater risk of dying due to a neurodegenerative disease than the general population.
Feb 11, 12:10
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
England manager Gareth Southgate to take part in dementia study
The England manager became eligible to take part when he turned 50 in September last year.
Jan 29, 11:45
 Peter Reid (R) pose for photos during the Carlsberg Ultimate Legends Pub Experience at The Crown pub on October 12, 2012
Peter Reid, Viv Anderson demand more dementia-heading research
Nobby Stiles' family earlier this week said they had been told by experts that his brain had been damaged by repeatedly heading the ball.
Dec 23, 14:27
 Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
Legal action underway on behalf of rugby league players with dementia
The players are understood to be in touch with Rylands Law.
Dec 22, 12:26
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
Repeated heading of the ball 'led to Nobby Stiles's brain damage'
The former Manchester United and England defender died aged 78 in October.
Dec 20, 23:45
 PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
PFA chief says role of heading in football must be "seriously considered"
Banning heading in training has been proposed by former England striker Gary Lineker.
Dec 15, 16:40
 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
 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
Brain injury charity chief voices concern over "flawed" concussion trials
IFAB said it would consider approving trials at its annual business meeting on December 16.
Nov 24, 14:57
 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
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
An in-depth look at dementia in footballers
The issue is back in the spotlight following Sir Bobby Jack Charlton's recent diagnosis.
Nov 20, 17:29
 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 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
Paddy Crerand pays tribute to "great character" Nobby Stiles
Nobby Stiles was also part of the Manchester United side which lifted the European Cup in 1968
Nov 12, 16:23
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
Nobby Stiles's funeral to take place in Manchester on Thursday afternoon
Nobby Stiles died on October 30 at the age of 78 following a long illness.
Nov 12, 13:07
 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
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