An editorial in The Lancet Neurology calls for greater protection for footballers with symptoms of concussion

FIFPro, the footballers’ union, has called for an investigation into concussion protocols.

This follows players being allowed to play on after appearing to be concussed during the World Cup.

“Because signs and symptoms of concussion can be delayed, removing an athlete when there is any suspicion of injury would seem to be the safest approach,” the journal editors wrote.

They refer to a recent World Cup group match against England, when Uruguay’s Alvaro Pereira returned to the pitch after appearing to be knocked unconscious by a blow to the head.”

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