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Nobby Stiles won the 1966 World Cup with England and died of dementia in late 2020
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The family of the deceased ex-world champion Nobby Stiles and numerous other victims want to sue the English football association FA, among others.
They accuse the FA of not protecting players enough from brain injuries.
Stiles, a member of the victorious England team at the 1966 home World Cup, died in October 2020 at the age of 78 after a long illness from dementia.
The plaintiffs want to ensure that headers are significantly reduced in training and in games.
This could significantly reduce the risk of brain injuries in old age.
In addition to Stiles, his former teammates Jack Charlton, Martin Peters and Ray Wilson were also suffering from dementia at the time of their deaths.
Former World Cup captain Bobby Charlton was also diagnosed with the disease last year.
"This potential lawsuit is part of a major campaign for more justice for victims like my father," said Nobby Stiles' son John on Friday, "fundamental changes are needed in an environment that causes death and illness in thousands of gamers every year .«
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