Head Protection For Footballers, Isn´t It About Time This Was Addressed?

[piggynose]

after 2 recent incidents involving injuries to the head, shouldn´t Fifa or whatever body is responsible do something and soon?
the 2 incidents were ryan mason and fernando torres.

[bednobs]

is there something preventing footballers from wearing head protection if they want to?

[aelmpvw]

i doubt it bednobs, petr cech has been wearing a head guard for quite a long time ...

[piggynose]

in the same way of thinking isn´t there something stopping motorbike riders wearing helmets, yes the law.

[aelmpvw]

i'm sure you mean 'not wearing helmets' :-)

[bednobs]

yes, but currently it's not "law" for footballers to wear head protection. However, if they wanted to they could - they just choose not to. I don't see why fifa should mandate it

[steg]

Protection is already being tested, expect it to be implemented in all major competitions very soon.

https://youtu.be/me1y78yMOSo

[aelmpvw]

conversely, headgear for amateur boxers is to be banned in a bid to reduce head injuries

[piggynose]

lol steg