The Wire

While it may not surprise some to hear of brain injuries as a result of sports such as boxing or rugby, soccer may not be a high risk activity that springs to mind.

A recent study taking a look inside the brains of soccer players, has discovered the potential for long-term brain injury.

Soccer balls, and sporting equipment, in general has come a long way since the days of water-logged balls, so is this something we still need to be concerned about?