Fund launched by PFA and Premier League for footballers suffering from dementia

NEW FUND: The PFA, led by its chief executive Maheta Molango, has announced the creation of a £1million brain health fund with the support of the Premier League. Pic: Steven Paston/PA

A new fund to support players with dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases has been created by the Professional Footballers’ Association and the Premier League.

A fund has been in the works to support affected players and their families ever since PFA chief executive Maheta Molango met with campaigners Dawn Astle and Rachel Walden early in his tenure in 2021.