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Brain expert wants to ban under 18s heading footballs
Brain expert wants to ban under 18s heading footballs

Heading a football should be banned for those under the age of 18 years and should be restricted in the professional game, according to one of the world’s leading experts on brain injuries.

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This poor guy was VERY confused by the 'ball' he found in his can of Guinness
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He also drank it straight from the can.

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Man in Kerry jersey photobombs Anna Wintour at the Met Gala
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