Alan Shearer demands 'definitive answers' on links between football and dementia

Former England captain Alan Shearer believes more money should be invested into researching links between heading a football and dementia.

Alan Shearer demands 'definitive answers' on links between football and dementia

Former England captain Alan Shearer believes more money should be invested into researching links between heading a football and dementia.

The 47-year-old has expressed his concerns about the effects heading a ball during his career may have on his long-term health and took part in BBC documentary 'Alan Shearer: Dementia, Football and Me' to investigate.

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