Today, the initial findings of FIELD, a medical study into ‘Football’s InfluencE on Lifelong outcomes and Dementia risk’ – funded by the PFA Charity and The FA - were released.
Co-funded PFA and FA study has found that among their sample group, footballers developed neurodegenerative conditions – such as dementia – at three and a half times the rate of the control group.
John Aston Snr will have a plaque unveiled in his honour on behalf of the PFA next week to commemorate his achievements in the game.
This evening, during England’s European Championship qualifier against Bulgaria, the game was temporarily halted as part of UEFA’s anti-racism protocol, after racist chanting from some Bulgarian fans.
We talk to former England U19’s captain Fabrice Muamba to find out how crowd sanctions impact players and what kind of message this sends about racism in football.
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, former Liverpool and England striker Emile Heskey shares his thoughts on mental health with PFA Director of Player Welfare, Michael Bennett.
