BBC News·3 min read·medium
Headers caused Nobby Stiles' brain disease, coroner finds
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A coroner has ruled that former England footballer Nobby Stiles died from a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football during his career. The inquest highlighted that Stiles suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and Alzheimer's, prompting calls for better protection for players.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Norbert "Nobby" Stiles headed the ball thousands of times a year in training, his son says
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