England to wear nameless shirts against Belgium help raise Alzheimer's awareness

England to wear nameless shirts against Belgium help raise Alzheimer's awareness

The Straits Times - Sports·2024-03-25 21:00

England will play without names on the back of their shirts during the second half of their international friendly against Belgium at Wembley Stadium to raise awareness of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, the national team said on Monday.

The names will "disappear" from the players' shirts when they return to the pitch after halftime to demonstrate how people with dementia can lose precious memories. The initiative is a part of the FA's partnership with the Alzheimer's Society.

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