Sad news today
Former Socceroos captain Paul Wade has been diagnosed with probable CTE, a neurodegenerative disease associated with repeated head impacts.
Wade is sharing his experience to raise awareness of concussion, repeated head impacts and brain health across all levels of football.
“I do not want to discourage anyone from playing football, as I think there are so many positive health benefits.
"But we do need to understand more about the long-term effects of repeated head impacts and make sure that players, families and the game have the information and support they need to protect future generations.”
Former Socceroos captain Paul Wade has been diagnosed with probable CTE, a neurodegenerative disease associated with repeated head impacts.
Wade is sharing his experience to raise awareness of concussion, repeated head impacts and brain health across all levels of football.
“I do not want to discourage anyone from playing football, as I think there are so many positive health benefits.
"But we do need to understand more about the long-term effects of repeated head impacts and make sure that players, families and the game have the information and support they need to protect future generations.”
