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Portugal's Eusebio, left, and England's Nobby Stiles have a heading duel for the ball during their World Cup semi-final match at Wembley, London, July 26, 1966.

Former UK football players risk developing dementia at high rates, new study says

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Defenders — who usually head the ball the most — have a five-fold risk of developing a neurodegenerative disease, according to a new study led by UK neuropathologist Dr. Willie Stewart.

West Bromwich Albion's French striker Nicolas Anelka gestures as he celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match.

Two high-profile French athletes are in the spotlight for using an anti-semitic gesture

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