Coroner rules heading footballs led to Nobby Stiles’ brain disease

During the hearing, it was explained that a detailed examination of Stiles’ brain revealed his advanced cognitive decline stemmed from Alzheimer’s, alongside chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Du Plessis, a specialist neuropathologist at Salford Royal Hospital, stated: “In this particular situation, it is evident that Mr Stiles suffered from significant dementia, and it was this condition […]

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Birmingham City acquire Millie Turner and Lisa Naalsund from Manchester United

Birmingham City have completed the acquisitions of centre-back Millie Turner and central midfielder Lisa Naalsund from Manchester United. The couple, who revealed their engagement last month, are reported to have moved for undisclosed six-figure sums as Birmingham gear up for their return to the Women’s Super League. Birmingham secured the Championship title last term, ending […]

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Morecambe cautioned by football regulator over requests for information

The independent football oversight body has formally cautioned Morecambe after the club’s proprietors disregarded repeated inquiries concerning the management of the team. This marks the inaugural enforcement measure taken by the IFR since the Football Governance Act was enacted one year ago. Morecambe directors Kuljit Singh and Harjit Singh neglected to answer two separate demands […]

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World Cup 2026: What became of David Batty?

This is a query that has come up time and again. Especially at the get-togethers marking Leeds’ championship in 1992 or Blackburn Rovers’ Premier League triumph three years on. Batty played a part in both historic feats, but former Blackburn midfielder Mark Atkins hasn’t been in touch with him since their playing careers ended. “We’ve […]

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