Ferguson says it is his duty to raise awareness on dementia


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Leeds United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - December 20, 2020 Alex Ferguson wearing a protective face mask in the stands before the match Pool via REUTERS/Nick Potts

(Reuters) - Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said it is his personal duty and the game's responsibility to address the problem of dementia that has impacted several former players.

The issue of dementia in the professional game was sparked by the death of England's Nobby Stiles in October and there have been calls for the issue of head injuries in sport to be given further attention.

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