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The Latest Breaking News from Gordon McQueen

Nobby Stiles died with brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, coroner rules

England World Cup winner died in 2020 but his death was never reported by authorities to the coroner’s office

The Guardian - UK

England World Cup hero Nobby Stiles died with brain injury caused by heading the ball, coroner rules

Stiles won 28 caps for England and was part of the team that won the 1966 World Cup

The Independent UK

Nobby Stiles becomes latest England World Cup winner death linked to brain injury

A previous inquest was told England’s 1966 World Cup winning team had now been ‘pretty much wiped out’ by neurodegenerative disease

The Independent UK

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The unbearable weight of Arsenal’s long, long wait for the Premier League title

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta’s team have been breezing through other competitions and are still in a good position – but there are deeper reasons for the huge tension afflicting them in the Premier League, says Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

The Independent UK

Gordon McQueen’s family in plea to make football safer after his death

McQueen died at his home in North Yorkshire in June 2023, aged 70.

The Independent UK

Family of Gordon McQueen in plea to make football safer after his death

An inquest found that heading the ball was ‘likely’ to have contributed to a brain injury which was a factor in McQueen’s death.

Evening Standard

Gordon McQueen inquest finds heading ball ‘likely’ contributed to Scotland legend’s brain disease

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Heading ball ‘likely’ contributed to Scotland star’s brain injury, coroner finds

McQueen was capped for Scotland 30 times between 1974 and 1981 and played for both Manchester United and Leeds United during a 16-year career.

Evening Standard

Heading ball ‘likely’ contributed to Gordon McQueen brain injury, coroner finds

The Scotland international died at his home in North Yorkshire in June 2023

The Independent UK

Scotland star Gordon McQueen’s ball-heading highlighted at inquest

The former international footballer died in 2023 after developing dementia.

Evening Standard

Has a player ever been shown a second yellow card while being substituted?

Plus: the shambles that was 1950 World Cup qualifying, and plenty more brawling teammates

The Guardian - UK

Save the entire 1987 QPR squad to the cloud: my mental Rolodex is too full of past players

Stunning goals by Eli Kroupi and Loum Tchaouna mean they are forcing their way into my brain at the expense of Ian Juryeff

The Guardian - UK

X Factor star Amelia Lily stuns fans as she welcomes baby girl after secret pregnancy

The 30-year-old singer posted several heartwarming photos with her newborn daughter online and revealed her name

Evening Standard

The best Scottish defenders ever

We pick out the finest right-backs, centre-backs and left-backs from Scotland

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Manchester Evening News

Erik ten Hag sends Manchester United transfer message as Raphael Varane responds to captaincy question

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Manchester Evening News

'It was an honour' - Raphael Varane responds to question about Manchester United captaincy

Man United defeated Leeds 2-0 in their opening game of pre-season and Raphael Varane captained the side from the start.

Manchester Evening News

Mason Mount helps transform Manchester United's biggest weakness into their strength

Man Utd defeated Leeds United in their first pre-season friendly fixture as Mason Mount made his first appearance.

Daily Mirror

Mason Mount makes Man Utd debut as Erik ten Hag's young side beat Leeds - 5 moments missed

MANCHESTER UNITED 2-0 LEEDS: Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill found the net for Erik ten Hag's youthful side as they saw off an underwhelming Leeds side in Wednesday's friendly

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Raphael Varane wears special Manchester United shirt in memory of Gordon McQueen vs Leeds

Man United and Leeds United joined forces to remember former player Gordon McQueen, who died last month, ahead of Wednesday's friendly in Norway.

Daily Record

Football world pays respects to Gordon McQueen as Scotland legend laid to rest

The 70-year-old passed away earlier this month after losing his battle with dementia.

Daily Record

Watch Elton John toast Gordon McQueen as Glastonbury headliner's emotional tribute blows daughter Hayley away

Manchester United and Scotland great McQueen passed away earlier this month after battling dementia.

Daily Mirror

Hayley McQueen reveals touching Elton John message after dad's death before Glastonbury

Elton John, who has taken centre stage at Glastonbury, took time out earlier this month to pay tribute to Gordon McQueen, which left its mark on his daughter, Hayley

Daily Record

St Mirren icon Tony Fitzpatrick joins Sir Alex Ferguson to back dementia campaign and remembers 'great' Gordon McQueen

The former Buddies duo have teamed up to support a campaign looking to help former players suffering from brain injuries and dementia.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish football managers sign open letter to Scottish Government on brain injuries

A GROUP of Scottish football managers are among those demanding that brain injuries caused by heading the ball are reclassified as industrial…

Daily Record

Sir Alex Ferguson among football legends demanding brain injuries from heading the ball classed as 'industrial'

The ex-Aberdeen and Manchester United boss is calling for retired players with dementia to get help via the devolved social security system.

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