Is soccer about to go the way of American football? Scientists found CTE and Alzheimer’s in soccer pros’ brains – Quartz


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Is soccer about to go the way of American football? Scientists found CTE and Alzheimer's in soccer pros' brains
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In 2002, UK soccer fans—or rather football fans—were shocked when a coroner determined that celebrated retired player Jeff Astle, 59, had died of dementia caused by a long career heading the soccer ball. Heading is, of course, central to playing ...
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