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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Izzie Addison

FA urged to train coaches and referees to spot sudden cardiac arrest after teen’s death

Adam Ankers died in hospital in February 2024 after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest while playing a match for the Wycombe Wanderers' Foundation Under-19 team - (Family handout)

Football coaches and referees should undergo mandatory training to identify signs of sudden cardiac arrest, a coroner has urged, despite opposition from the Football Association (FA).

The recommendation follows an inquest that found a "missed opportunity" contributed to the death of teenager Adam Ankers, who suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Wycombe Wanderers’ under-19s in January 2024.

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