List of association footballers who died after on-field incidents

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Following an increase in deaths,[1] both during matches and training, in 2007 the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) considered mandatory cardiac testing,[2] already in place for years in some countries, such as Italy.[3]

By 2009, FIFA pre-competition medical assessment included family history, heart rhythm, sounds, and electrocardiogram results.[4] The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) required extensive medical tests, including electrocardiogram and echocardiogram for players in the Europa League 2011–12.[5] Constant monitoring has been advised.[6]

  1. ^ "deaths on field". Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  2. ^ "FIFA to discuss cardiac testing". BBC News. 31 August 2007. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  3. ^ Sample, Ian (4 July 2008). "Doctors call for heart checks on athletes". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  4. ^ "FIFA PCMA" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 August 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  5. ^ "UEFA Europa League Regs" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 May 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  6. ^ "2012 Rome doctor". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 27 April 2013.