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Soccer's Concussion Crisis: 93 Ex-Stars Sue FA
23 Nov
Summary
- 93 former footballers and families have filed concussion compensation claims.
- Claims have tripled recently, with potential payouts reaching hundreds of millions.
- Research shows former players are 3.5 times more likely to die from dementia.
Soccer authorities are facing escalating concussion compensation demands from 93 former footballers and their families. These claims have recently tripled, with speculation that total payouts could reach hundreds of millions of pounds. The latest legal actions include 60 new claims, with notable former players like Chris Nicholl and Roy Greaves, both of whom died aged 77 in 2024, being named.
Lawyers point to a precedent set by the NFL's $1 billion payout to American football players who suffered brain damage. Research from 2019 revealed that former footballers are three-and-a-half times more likely to die from dementia than the general population. This highlights the severe long-term neurological consequences, such as CTE, Parkinson's, and Motor Neurone Disease, faced by many former players.
The claimants allege negligence by football governing bodies for failing to protect players from concussion-related injuries. These legal battles aim to secure compensation for players suffering debilitating conditions and to drive urgent changes in safety protocols for current and future generations of footballers. Both the FA and the EFL acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and are engaging in the legal process.
