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A coroner has ruled that repeated heading of the ball caused the brain disease that led to the death of 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles. The ruling links his dementia to his football career.
A coroner has ruled that an inquest is necessary into the death of Nobby Stiles, finding injuries consistent with repeated head traumas.
Nobby Stiles, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died with his death linked to brain injury, adding to concerns that neurodegenerative disease has significantly impacted the squad.