Nobby Stiles
Roger Hunt dies aged 83 - where are England's World Cup winners now?
The class of 1966 still remain the only England side to lift a trophy at a major tournament.
12:48
A look at the England team that won the 1966 World Cup
A look back at Alf Ramsey's team from 1966
Jul 7, 22:58
Alan Shearer joined by Shane Williams, Ben Kay in dementia research
Shane Williams and Ben Kay are taking part in the Alzheimer's Society-funded PREVENT:RFC project.
Apr 26, 08:39
Gary Lineker will get extra checks on brain for signs of dementia
The 60-year-old says he has spoken to Match of the Day colleagues Alan Shearer and Ian Wright about the issue.
Mar 17, 09:13
Brain injury expert labels football concussion protocols "a shambles"
A cross-party group of MPs held their first evidence session into the link between playing sports and long-term brain injury on Tuesday.
Mar 9, 14:17
Professor Willie Stewart addresses DCMS over head impacts and brain injuries
Willie Stewart, speaking to MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee, admitted it would be a "virtual impossibility" to prove.
Mar 9, 11:26
Leader of football dementia study to present evidence to DCMS committee
MPs will look at the link between sport and long-term brain injury.
Mar 5, 11:12
A closer look at sporting legends currently battling dementia
A look at former football favourites fighting the disease.
Feb 23, 16:53
Former Man United defender Gordon McQueen diagnosed with dementia
His family said they "felt it was important to let people know, particularly if raising awareness can help others in similar situations".
Feb 23, 13:07
Carl Frampton urges fighters to regulate sparring sessions amid concussion fears
The issue of head injuries in sport has come into sharp focus recently.
Feb 15, 11:11
Further research into dementia risk for footballers will be commissioned
Footballers were found to be at three and a half times greater risk of dying due to a neurodegenerative disease than the general population.
Feb 11, 12:10
England manager Gareth Southgate to take part in dementia study
The England manager became eligible to take part when he turned 50 in September last year.
Jan 29, 11:45
Peter Reid, Viv Anderson demand more dementia-heading research
Nobby Stiles' family earlier this week said they had been told by experts that his brain had been damaged by repeatedly heading the ball.
Dec 23, 14:27
Legal action underway on behalf of rugby league players with dementia
The players are understood to be in touch with Rylands Law.
Dec 22, 12:26
PFA chief says role of heading in football must be "seriously considered"
Banning heading in training has been proposed by former England striker Gary Lineker.
Dec 15, 16:40
Law firm prepare to take action on behalf of footballers with dementia
Forty families of former players are in touch with the firm which is leading an action in rugby.
Dec 11, 11:28
Sir Geoff Hurst admits dementia fears following teammate cases
World Cup winners Ray Wilson, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles have died with the neurological disease.
Dec 1, 13:31
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Mike Bailey diagnosed with dementia
The midfielder helped Wanderers reach the UEFA Cup final in 1972.
Nov 27, 15:25
Brain injury charity chief voices concern over "flawed" concussion trials
IFAB said it would consider approving trials at its annual business meeting on December 16.
Nov 24, 14:57
An in-depth look at dementia in footballers
The issue is back in the spotlight following Sir Bobby Jack Charlton's recent diagnosis.
Nov 20, 17:29
Ralph Hasenhuttl backs Southampton to pick up where they left off
Saints went in to the break in great form.
Nov 20, 13:29
Nobby Stiles's son: 'Former players are struggling and need help'
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Nobby Stiles died aged 78 last month.
Nov 18, 17:25
Sir Geoff Hurst supports ban on children heading footballs
The 1966 World Cup-winner said he hopes to donate his brain to dementia research after his death.
Nov 18, 08:20
Paddy Crerand pays tribute to "great character" Nobby Stiles
Nobby Stiles was also part of the Manchester United side which lifted the European Cup in 1968
Nov 12, 16:23
Gareth Southgate admits to having dementia fears
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Jack Charlton was recently diagnosed with the condition.
Nov 12, 00:06
Dementia campaigner hopes Sir Bobby Charlton's diagnosis is a turning point
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton is one of five members of the 1966 World Cup-winning team to suffer the condition.
Nov 2, 16:28
Tributes pour in for "exemplary" Sir Bobby Charlton following dementia diagnosis
The announcement of the England football great's diagnosis comes two days after team-mate Nobby Stiles died after his own battle with the illness.
Nov 2, 08:50
World Cup winner Nobby Stiles' career in pictures
The England World Cup winner has died at the age of 78.
Oct 30, 17:08
A look back at the careers of England's 1966 World Cup luminaries
Nobby Stiles has died at the age of 78.
Oct 30, 17:07
Where are England's 1966 World Cup winners now?
Jack Charlton is the latest member of England's World Cup winning team from 1966 to die.
Jul 11, 11:33
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 10:18
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
Jun 7, 08:30
Combined XI: Manchester United 1968 vs. 1999 European Cup winners
To mark the birthday of Sir Matt Busby and the anniversary of the 1999 Champions League final, Sports Mole creates a combined XI of Man Utd's 1968 team vs. the 1999 team.
May 26, 11:39
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
Nov 13, 10:42
World Cup preview: England
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews England's chances at the tournament as they look to banish the demons of Brazil and France.
Jun 8, 09:00
Nobby Stiles 'very, very poorly'
England and Manchester United legend Nobby Stiles is described as "very, very poorly" by his son.
Aug 1, 15:03
On This Day: Manchester City hammer Manchester United at Old Trafford
Forty-five years ago today, Francis Lee bagged a hat-trick as Manchester City won 4-1 away at rivals Manchester United.
Dec 12, 06:00
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles diagnosed with prostate cancer
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles is diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Nov 25, 12:48
Interview: Former Manchester United winger Willie Morgan
Sports Mole speaks to former Manchester United winger Willie Morgan about his time with the club and the current setup at Old Trafford.
Nov 6, 11:53
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