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Header bans and the future of football
The Italian club Como has announced the adoption of a strict preventive program focused on reducing head impacts among children under the age of ten. This includes banning heading the ball in training and matches for this age group and modifying game rules to decrease air contact. This initiative responds to medical research that highlights the dangers of repeated brain injuries in children, especially since their brains are still developing and more vulnerable to neurological damage and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Former player Rafael Varan has supported this policy, warning about the risks of head impacts on children. He emphasized that protecting young players' brains takes precedence over match results and titles, with gradual restrictions being introduced for older age groups to enhance neural safety.
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