Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand collided head-on with compatriot Majid Hosseini in the match against England in the first round of the World Cup. In this sense, this fact caused Alierza to fracture his nose and suffer a suspected concussion, according to FIFA. Alireza returned to the pitch seven minutes later, FIFA protocol exploding.

Critical

“The diagnosis of concussion is given when these symptoms occur after a severe blow to the head and should be followed up immediately after the shock because, although in most cases recovery occurs within a few days, symptoms may persist, affecting the cognitive function of those affected,” said postdoctoral doctor of neuroscience Dr. Fabiano de Abreu Agrela.

Beiranvand returned to the ground soon after and was replaced by Hossein Hosseini. There is still a serious risk that the Iranian archer will be left out of the rest of the World Cup. Fabiano warned of the importance of immediate care after a concussion and the presence of professional teams on the field.

“After any shock like the one suffered by the Iranian goalkeeper, as a precaution, the player should not return to the field, but must undergo neuroimaging tests to investigate deeper and have a more accurate diagnosis, ambulances are also necessary with all the necessary equipment to avoid impacts on the health of the player”, he justified.

What is a concussion?

Brain damage caused by a violent shock in the region of the head. Symptoms are imbalance, nausea, vision problems, dizziness, memory loss, difficulty moving and headaches.

Dangers in a football game

Other cases, like the match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia in this World Cup, where goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais hit defender Al-Shahrani in the head with his knee, causing him to pass out on the field, have “stirred up” discussions of the dangers during football matches.

The journal Radiology published a study in which players who perform a lot of head kicking in football may experience brain and cognitive function changes similar to those of a concussion.

It is estimated that half of the players who played ten years ago suffered concussions on the pitch, which poses a great danger to the health of the players.

Other side

FIFA began testing at the 2020 Club World Cup in Qatar with the new rule: an additional substitution in the event of a concussion. The Canadian Pediatric Society in 2012 called on sports associations to develop concussion recognition and management policies in youth and sports organizations. Examples: The NFL (National Football League) and NHL (National Hockey League) have also developed regulations regarding concussions.

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