England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI.
18:34
 Man Utd players celebrate winning the 1999 Champions League
Combined XI: Manchester United 1968 vs. 1999 European Cup winners
To mark the birthday of Sir Matt Busby and the anniversary of the 1999 Champions League final, Sports Mole creates a combined XI of Man Utd's 1968 team vs. the 1999 team.
May 26, 14:40
 Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on November 12, 2024
Marcus Rashford receives timely advice from Manchester United legend on how to rediscover form
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs advises Aston Villa loanee Marcus Rashford on how to rediscover his best form.
Feb 9, 18:47
 Roger Hunt pictured in 2006
The class of 1966 still remain the only England side to lift a trophy at a major tournament.
Sep 28, 11:48
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
Ahead of Sunday's Euro 2020 final between Italy and England, Sports Mole selects the greatest combined XI from the two nations' illustrious histories.
Jul 9, 17:01
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
A look back at Alf Ramsey's team from 1966
Jul 7, 21:58
 Ben Kay in 2009
Shane Williams and Ben Kay are taking part in the Alzheimer's Society-funded PREVENT:RFC project.
Apr 26, 07:39
 Gary Lineker pictured in April 2017
The 60-year-old says he has spoken to Match of the Day colleagues Alan Shearer and Ian Wright about the issue.
Mar 17, 09:13
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
A cross-party group of MPs held their first evidence session into the link between playing sports and long-term brain injury on Tuesday.
Mar 9, 14:17
 Tyrone on the second episode of Coronation Street on March 22, 2021
Willie Stewart, speaking to MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee, admitted it would be a "virtual impossibility" to prove.
Mar 9, 11:26
 football pitch
MPs will look at the link between sport and long-term brain injury.
Mar 5, 11:12
 Gordon McQueen pictured in 1997
A look at former football favourites fighting the disease.
Feb 23, 16:53
 Gordon McQueen pictured in 1997
His family said they "felt it was important to let people know, particularly if raising awareness can help others in similar situations".
Feb 23, 13:07
 Carl Frampton pictured in December 2019
The issue of head injuries in sport has come into sharp focus recently.
Feb 15, 11:11
 Bobby Charlton pictured in 1966
Footballers were found to be at three and a half times greater risk of dying due to a neurodegenerative disease than the general population.
Feb 11, 12:10
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
The England manager became eligible to take part when he turned 50 in September last year.
Jan 29, 11:45
 Peter Reid (R) pose for photos during the Carlsberg Ultimate Legends Pub Experience at The Crown pub on October 12, 2012
Nobby Stiles' family earlier this week said they had been told by experts that his brain had been damaged by repeatedly heading the ball.
Dec 23, 14:27
 Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
The players are understood to be in touch with Rylands Law.
Dec 22, 12:26
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
The former Manchester United and England defender died aged 78 in October.
Dec 20, 23:45
 PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
Banning heading in training has been proposed by former England striker Gary Lineker.
Dec 15, 16:40
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Forty families of former players are in touch with the firm which is leading an action in rugby.
Dec 11, 11:28
 Sir Geoff Hurst at the Surrey FA & McDonald's Community Football Day on August 3, 2015
World Cup winners Ray Wilson, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles have died with the neurological disease.
Dec 1, 13:31
 Gordon Cowans pictured in April 2014
Gordon Cowans won the European Cup, the First Division and the League Cup with Villa.
Nov 28, 09:31
 Mike Bailey pictured for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1970
The midfielder helped Wanderers reach the UEFA Cup final in 1972.
Nov 27, 15:25
 Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
IFAB said it would consider approving trials at its annual business meeting on December 16.
Nov 24, 14:57
 PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
It comes amid concerns over the link between football and dementia.
Nov 20, 19:49
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
The issue is back in the spotlight following Sir Bobby Jack Charlton's recent diagnosis.
Nov 20, 17:29
 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on November 7, 2020
Fellow Premier League managers Steve Bruce, David Moyes and Ralph Hasenhuttl have also spoken about the issue.
Nov 20, 16:59
 Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured in November 2020
Saints went in to the break in great form.
Nov 20, 13:29
 A general shot of Wembley Stadium in May 2020
The FA faces legal action from former players suffering with the condition.
Nov 20, 13:00
 Derby County's Wayne Rooney pictured on March 5, 2020
Sir Geoff Hurst and Gary Lineker have also called to restrict heading in training at all levels.
Nov 19, 22:45
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Nobby Stiles died aged 78 last month.
Nov 18, 17:25
 Bobby Charlton pictured in 1966
The issue is back in the spotlight after the death of Nobby Stiles and the dementia diagnosis of Sir Bobby Charlton.
Nov 18, 15:06
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
The issue of dementia among footballers is back in the spotlight.
Nov 18, 13:11
 Sir Geoff Hurst scores England's fourth goal in the 1966 World Cup final
The 1966 World Cup-winner said he hopes to donate his brain to dementia research after his death.
Nov 18, 08:20
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
The former England and Manchester United midfielder died last month.
Nov 17, 18:59
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
Nobby Stiles was also part of the Manchester United side which lifted the European Cup in 1968
Nov 12, 16:23
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
Nobby Stiles died on October 30 at the age of 78 following a long illness.
Nov 12, 13:07
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Jack Charlton was recently diagnosed with the condition.
Nov 12, 00:06
 Lenny Johnrose in action for Bury in December 2002
The former Preston, Burnley and Blackburn player, who was diagnosed with the degenerative, life-limiting disease in 2017.
Nov 7, 15:22
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