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Coroner Rules Nobby Stiles Died from Brain Condition Linked to Heading Footballs
A coroner has ruled that England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with CTE, a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading footballs during his career. The ruling supports ongoing legal efforts by former players seeking accountability from football authorities for long-term neurological injuries.
16 Jul 2026
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