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NO MATCH IS WORTH THE RISK

Symptom 1 - Headache or pressure

Symptom 2 - Nausea or vomiting

Symptom 3 - Problems with balance, dizziness or being unsteady

Symptom 4 - Distorted, blurry or double vision

Symptom 5 - Sensitivity to light and/or noise

Symptom 6 - Memory problems

Symptom 7 - Feeling drowsy, confused or unable to focus

Symptom 8 - Sleep problems

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Incorrect. Concussion is a brain injury. Any rapid movement of the brain can cause a concussion. In football, this could be caused by a blow to the head, a fall to the ground, a mid-air collision or a 'body check' during a match.

Well done! Concussion is a brain injury. Any rapid movement of the brain can cause a concussion. In football, this could be caused by a blow to the head, a fall to the ground, a mid-air collision or a 'body check' during a match.

That’s right! It might surprise you to hear that only 10% of people who suffer concussion lose consciousness. There are several signs and symptoms to show that a player may be concussed. Losing consciousness is only one of them.

Incorrect. Only 10% of people who suffer concussion lose consciousness. There are several signs and symptoms to show that a player may be concussed. Losing consciousness is only one of them.

Incorrect:  Suspect and protect . A player who may have a suspected concussion will not be able to assess themselves. They may say they feel confident and able to continue, but it is the coach and team doctor’s responsibility to keep them safe. The player should be removed from training or the match, should not return the same day and should immediately be reviewed by a healthcare professional.

That’s right!  Suspect and protect.  A player who may have a suspected concussion will not be able to assess themselves. They may think they're OK – but it's your job to keep them safe. If you aren’t sure whether it’s a concussion or not, you must remove the player immediately for the rest of the session. They should then be inactive for the rest of the day, supervised, and be seen by a healthcare professional.

Incorrect. It is not anatomically possible to swallow your tongue, unless bitten off. For the safety of everyone, please do not put your fingers in a player’s mouth or move their neck if they are unconscious.

That’s correct. It might surprise you to learn that it is not anatomically possible to swallow your tongue, unless bitten off. For the safety of everyone, please do not put your fingers in a player’s mouth or move their neck if they are unconscious.

That’s right! Any of these symptoms or warning signs can be enough to suspect a concussion, not just one. Headaches  Dizziness  Memory problems  Vision problems  Difficulty with focusing on tasks or concentrating  Feeling ‘fuzzy’ in the head Loss of consciousness Sensitivity to light or noise

Great knowledge! Don’t forget – just one of any of these symptoms or warning signs can be enough to suspect a concussion. Learn the signs with our online resources and get more information from the FIFA Return to Play Guidelines.   Headaches  Dizziness  Memory problems  Vision problems  Difficulty with focusing on tasks or concentrating  Feeling ‘fuzzy’ in the head  Loss of consciousness  Sensitivity to light or noise

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