Heading Ball Linked to McQueen’s Brain Disease

An inquest has found that repeated heading of footballs likely contributed to the brain disease that played a role in the death of former Scotland and Manchester United footballer Gordon McQueen, who died in 2023 at age 70 from pneumonia, vascular dementia, and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). McQueen’s daughter, Hayley, emphasized the severe impact of CTE, which differs from traditional dementia, and warned of the potential dangers of heading in football for future generations.

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