Heading will be banned in all football matches for players aged under-9 from the start of next season. The Football Association have announced a new rule to phase out “deliberate heading” in youth football, with the age limit being increased to under-11s within two years. The decision follows a two-year trial which involved around 16,000 teams and 107,000 players across the country. From the start of next season, all leagues, clubs and any affiliated school matches from Under-7 to Under-9 level will play under the new rule. This will extend to include Under-10 from 2025/26 and Under-11 from 20…
