A British coroner has determined that legendary Manchester United midfielder and 1966 World Cup champion Nobby Stiles' death was directly attributed to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition linked to repetitive head impacts from football. Stiles passed away in 2020 suffering from advanced dementia, compounded by Alzheimer's disease. During his professional career, medical experts estimate he headed approximately 140,000 footballs, raising critical questions about long-term health risks in professional sports and player safety protocols.

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