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Can Headers Cause Concussions?

With the World Cup taking over televisions this summer, we've all got soccer on the brain. But what if those fantastic finishes that we can't get out of our heads (like Robin van Persie's header against Spain) can actually be harmful to the heads of the players? Former U.S. Women's soccer star Brandi Chastain is speaking out, warning that headers in soccer may cause concussions. Should headers be removed from the game? Watch as the hosts of 120Sports dive into the thought-provoking topic of soccer headers and brain damage.