manchester united defender raphael varane has been speaking about his concerns around concussion andt of heading the ball. researchers have found evidence suggesting it could cause a higher risk of cognitive impairment later in life. in an interview with french sport newspaper l'equipe, varane said... "even if it doesn't cause any immediate trauma, we know that in the long term repeated shocks can have harmful effects." the former france international also said... varane said he put himself at risk by playing against germany in the 2014 world cup, having been hit on the head in their previous match, saying, "i finished that match against nigeria but i was in autopilot mode." then he explained the kind of barriers to dealing with concussion. and now it's influenced how he raises his children, saying... let's hear from john stiles, whose father nobby was one of the 1966 world cup—winners. he died at the age of 78 after suffering from dementia for many years. his family believe it was caused by heading the ball. he basically is saying exactly what we have been saying for he basically is

manchester united's raphael varane says his body has been damaged by the effects of heading and footballr, and told his seven—year—old son not to do it. motherhood and a career in football were, until recently, considered incompatible — with many players retiring early in order to start a family. but now, there's a growing number of mothers returning to the women s super league. attitudes are changing and support is increasing — but there are still challenges, as our sports correspondent katie gornall reports. you may know carla ward as aston villa women's manager. whl history! but she has another, more importantjob. what did you do at school today? did you? mum to four year old hartley. okay, are you going to sing to me? wednesday's are special for ward. it's the only day she makes it home to sheffield in time for the school run. you are getting an incredible mum. thank you so much. i feel honoured. what does hartley think of yourjob? she's very proud. she loves myjob. yeah. she loves telling everyone that i'm a football manager. ward co—parents hartley with her former partner. butjuggl

manchester united defender raphael varane has been speaking about his concerns around concussion andld cause a higher risk of cognitive impairment later in life. in an interview with french sport newspaper l'equipe, varane said "even if it doesn't cause any immediate trauma, the former france international also said... varane said he put himself at risk by playing against germany in the 2014 world cup having been hit on the head in their previous match, saying "i finished that match against nigeria, but i was in "autopilot�* mode". let's hear now from john stiles, whose father nobby was one of england's 1966 world cup—winners — who died at the age of 78 after suffering from dementia for many years. his family believe it was caused by heading the ball and speaking hugh ferris—john said he's grateful for varane's intervention. he is basically saying exactly what we have been saying for the last three years since my dad died, it is glaringly obvious. we know the science, what he has done today, he's confirmed to the science, and for current players come out, i'm sure he won't be thanked

raphael varane has come out, and i would love to know what research he has done.e south—west. the rain on and off as i mentioned through north—east scotland, and that chilly feel accentuated by the brisk north—easterly wind. as we head through the evening and overnight, that will slowly pull away. they will be a lot of cloud left behind it, and the weather front coming into the south—west producing the rain pushes a bit further northwards and eastwards. brisk winds too through the endless channel, and it is going to be mild in the south but cold as we push further north. into tomorrow, we start off with this rain across southern counties of england, pushing towards the south—east. a lot of cloud, some murky conditions as well, and a few showers, but brightening up behind this band of rain across parts of southern england and wales, just one or two showers, and then the next band of rain comes in from the south—west, accompanied by strengthening winds. temperatures, six in lerwick to about 16 as we push down towards london, and still this key north—easterly wind. t