FAI facing pressure to ban heading ball at underage grades

The Football Association of Ireland is facing pressure to introduce a ban on youngsters heading the ball due to health concerns.

FAI facing pressure to ban heading ball at underage grades
Fri, 07 Feb, 2020 - 06:00
John Fallon

The Football Association of Ireland is facing pressure to introduce a ban on youngsters heading the ball due to health concerns.

Age-appropriate limits on the amount of heading U18s do in training are set to be introduced by the English FA, coming fresh on the heels of the Scottish FA hatching plans for a total ban on U12s.

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