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Italian Serie A side Como, who will play in the Champions League for the first time in their history next season, have announced a landmark decision. They are the first major European club to ban heading from their youth teams due to the negative effects it can have. Former Real Madrid defender Raphaël Varane played a key role in this.
The Italian club changes training in order to reduce the risks of damaging the brain of young people
Algemeen Dagblad
Italian Serie A club Como has announced a ban on heading for all youth teams up to and including the Under-11s. This measure, introduced at the suggestion of board member and former top defender Raphaël Varane, is intended to better protect children from the dangers associated with heading.
Since the arrival of Cesc Fábregas in 2022, Como 1907 has entered a new dimension. The former footballer of FC Barcelona arrived as a player to the Lombard team and, after hanging the boots, ended up taking the bench of the team, where in just three years they have managed not only to ascend to the Serie A, but to qualify for the Champions League after a season 2025-2026 dream, with a fourth position.Once consolidated the project, the Larian ent…
Como 1907 has officially restricted heading practice for youth academy players to reduce the risk of head injuries and protect long-term health. |The policy is supported by Raphael Varane, who believes that the safety of young players must be a priority in the development process. |This new rule is part of Como 1907's transformation in building a modern academy that prioritizes the safety and development of young players.
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