FIFA and WHO Launch Global Concussion Awareness Initiative

FIFA and WHO have launched a global initiative, 'Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk', to raise awareness about concussion risks in soccer. The campaign, developed with brain health experts, aims to highlight concussion signs, risks, and treatments. Concussion substitutes have been approved by IFAB.

FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) have jointly launched a global initiative called 'Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk'. This campaign, developed in collaboration with brain health experts, aims to raise awareness about the risks and proper treatment of traumatic brain injuries in soccer.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the importance of recognizing concussion signs and prioritizing player safety. He noted that permanent concussion substitutes, approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in March, were implemented during this year's Copa America.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stressed the need for greater awareness of concussions at all levels of the game, expressing pride in WHO's partnership with FIFA to promote brain health among footballers.

(With inputs from agencies.)