Heading and neurological risks: where football stands and what science says | OneFootball

A week ago, Como moved to restrict heading for its academy players to safeguard brain health. The debate has rumbled for years, yet progress remains in question.

In April 2024, Raphaël Varane told L'Équipe that the dangers of heading should be taught across amateur pitches and to young players.

The World Cup winner said he had suffered several concussions with direct effects on his health. He pushed for better care and stronger prevention around heading risks for youngsters.

Two years on from those comments, Como, the final club of his career, lists Varane on its board. His former club has acted.

Varane has been an early voice on concussion in football.

Source: L'Équipe