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World Service,6 mins

‘There is nothing more scary than watching a player head the ball’

Not by the Playbook

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Manchester 62 owner Michael Monsour discusses his hopes to change football’s attitude towards concussion and head injuries. The Gibraltar-based team made history in 2021 when all 10 outfield players wore protective headgear in a match. Michael's mission to raise awareness of head injuries is the subject of a documentary called "More Than A Game" The team's star midfielder Ahmed Salam and Michael told Sportshour's Caroline Barker why they’re so keen to make an impact, in more ways than one. Photo: A Manchester 62 player wearing a protective headband. (Credit: Manchester 62 FC)

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