FA Chairman Greg Clarke calls for concussion sub in Premier League

re have been numerous cases of concussion-related injuries across European leagues. A reported study from University of Glasgow revealed how neurodegenerative disease affects former footballers in general population. English Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has called for inclusion of 'concussion substitutes' in modern football, according to BBC. Clarke is scheduled to present report from University of Glasgow to FIFA Council in Shanghai on Thursday, as he is present vice-president of world governing body.

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University of Glasgow study was commissioned by English FA and Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) back in vember 2017. report from same was made public on Monday. study was led by consultant neuropathologist Dr Willie Stewart of Glasgow University.

FA Chairman Greg Clarke will present report of ‘Football’s Influence on Lifelong Health and Dementia Risk’ (FIELD) study to FIFA Council in Shanghai later this week. report has looked into why incidence of se conditions is higher among footballers than general public. On Monday, Greg Clarke added that game needed to understand wher repeated heading of ball or a failure to treat concussion properly, were harmful to long-term health.

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