Kevin Keegan's plea gives boost to Nobby Stiles' son's CTE campaign

Kevin Keegan added his voice to a campaign led by John Stiles, son of England legend Nobby Stiles, to establish a fund for players affected by Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), according to an exclusive report from Mirror Football.

The report says Keegan spoke to John Stiles shortly before the death of Nobby Stiles, and urged him to carry on with the fight for financial support. The campaign aims to create a dedicated fund to help cover the costs associated with the degenerative brain disease, which has been linked to repeated head trauma in football.

John Stiles has been a prominent campaigner on the issue since his father's passing. The endorsement from Keegan, a former England captain and one of the most respected figures in the game, is seen as a significant boost for the campaign.

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