England: new guidance for heading to be introduced for English football from the 2021-22 season

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Edinson Cavani (URU) heads the ball for Manchester United FC vs Liverpool FC - ©  The FA

New heading guidelines, the result of research by a subgroup of the Professional Football Negotiating and Consultative Committee (PFNCC) are to be introduced for English football "across every level of the professional and amateur game from the start of the 2021-22 season," announced The FA, Premier League, EFL, PFA and LMA on 28/07/2021.

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Edinson Cavani (URU) heads the ball for Manchester United FC vs Liverpool FC - ©  The FA

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