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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 ´óÏó´«Ã½ 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?