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Is heading a football ever ok?
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The campaign group, Head Safe Football, is urging the government to declare heading the ball a national health issue.
This comes ahead of a report looking at the dementia risks among former professional players.
Two former England defenders, Gary Pallister and Steve Howey have told the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ they're concerned that heading the ball during their careers might have caused brain damage.
Gordon Smart asks listeners: Is heading a football ever ok?