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Ex-England Captain's Dementia Ruled Industrial Injury

In a landmark legal ruling, former England captain David Watson's dementia has been officially recognised as an industrial disease, directly linked to heading footballs during his professional career. This precedent-setting case could pave the way for hun

Joe Cole: Football must tackle dementia 'time bomb'

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole issues an urgent call to action for football's authorities to address the sport's link to dementia, following a new Alzheimer's Society report.

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