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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Sport
Marie Joy Toledo

Billy Vigar Death: Former Arsenal Academy Player Who Died of Significant Brain Injury Sparks Questions on Football Safety

Chichester City player Billy Vigar (Credit: Billy Vigar/Instagram)

Former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar has died at the age of 21 after sustaining a significant brain injury during a match for Chichester City. The incident occurred on Saturday 20 September in an Isthmian League Premier Division fixture against Wingate & Finchley, and has raised questions about player safety in non-league football.

The Incident at Chichester City

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