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Headaches in soccer increase the risk of head trauma, studies suggest

The article discusses a study suggesting that repeated head impacts in football, such as headers, may be linked to brain changes, even without diagnosed concussions. It notes that during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, 25 out of 215 goals were scored using headers, according to FIFA data. The piece highlights growing medical concerns about the long-term effects of these impacts on players' health.

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Headaches in soccer increase the risk of head trauma, studies suggest

The article discusses a study suggesting that repeated head impacts in football, such as headers, may be linked to brain changes, even without diagnosed concussions. It notes that during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, 25 out of 215 goals were scored using headers, according to FIFA data. The piece highlights growing medical concerns about the long-term effects of these impacts on players' health.

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