Ex-Man United player David May reveals biggest fear for him and former teammates
Former Manchester United footballer David May has admitted in an interview with The Telegraph that he and many of his ex-teammates live in fear of developing dementia.
These concerns stem from studies showing that footballers face a significantly higher risk of neurodegenerative diseases and an increased mortality rate due to conditions like dementia. The primary cause is believed to be repeated heading of the ball throughout their careers.
May revealed that many retired players now live in fear but are also too afraid to undergo medical testing, dreading the possibility of a devastating diagnosis.
"All I can think if I go in the kitchen and forget something is, "Have I got dementia?" Once that's passed, I'm fine again. But just those thoughts go through your mind. I'm 55 this year. I don't want my kids in 10 years' time having to look after me, not being able to speak to them and understand them," May confessed.
Recently, David Beckham supported an initiative aimed at helping former footballers suffering from dementia, raising awareness of the growing issue within the sport.
Yasmine Green
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