Source: REUTERS/LEE SMITH
[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, 25 retired
players have recently filed a lawsuit against the Football Association (FA)
seeking compensation on the grounds that the FA failed to protect their
physical health. The identities of these retired players remain anonymous at
present, but they have initiated legal proceedings and submitted their claims.
The British High Court has scheduled a hearing for January 16 of the following
year, during which some of the retired players may choose to reveal their
identities. The defendants in this lawsuit include the Football Association,
the Football Association of Wales, and the International Football Association
Board (IFAB), which is football’s legislative body. The majority of the 25
retired players are reported to be between 60 and 70 years old, and they all
suffer from irreversible brain injuries such as dementia, chronic traumatic
brain injury, and concussion syndrome. Scientific studies have indicated that
football and rugby players are more prone to irreversible brain damage,
including conditions like dementia, due to frequent head contact with the ball
or collisions with opponents. It is evident that the FA needs to address this
issue seriously.