The family of 1966 World Cup hero and Manchester United legend Nobby Stiles are among a 30-strong legal action being taken against football's ruling bodies for alleged negligence over brain injuries. Collyhurst-raised Stiles, from Stretford, died in October 2020 aged 78, following a long battle against prostate cancer and dementia.
The tough-tackling midfielder made more than 300 appearances in the famous red shirt and earn a place in history as an England World Cup winner in 1966, famously dancing around Wembley his his trademark toothless grin.
Notice of a forthcoming 'Letter of Claim' has been served on behalf of professional players against the FA, the Football Association of Wales and the International Football Association Board which alleges that they have failed to take reasonable action to order to protect players from permanent injury caused by repetitive concussive and sub-concussive blows to the head.
