FIFPRO and European Leagues have hosted an online workshop of more than 50 representatives from player unions and leagues, along with medical experts from FIFA and Major League Soccer, with a view to drastically improving the management of concussion in football.
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Over recent years the football community has become more aware of the dangers of concussion. That’s why all matches are now stopped immediately if a player suffers a blow to the head. But many players still don't know enough about what a concussion is. FIFPRO has developed a campaign with Petr Cech, Alvaro Pereira and Eugenie Le Sommer to tell you more.
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