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Jul 10, 2021 6 tweets 6 min read Read on X
⚽️You've probably heard "#ItsComingHome!" being thrown around recently by English football fans in the lead up to Monday's @EURO2020 Grand Final between England and Italy.

Our experts discuss the #grandfinal, #sportsscience and #soccer's role in culture and society. A thread.
“The grand final will reinforce the idea that Aus is being left behind. The game will provide us with a glimpse of what the #postpandemic world sport will look like: vaccinated populations going back to life as usual." Dr Steve Georgakis. @Bizani
“Soccer is a very popular sport in Australia, with over 1 million adults and just under 700,000 kids under 14 in Australia playing it. Women and girls comprise 30% of soccer players in Australia." Dr Lindsey Reece. @LindseyReece28 #WomensSport
“While Australians are tuning in to the Euro-2020 final game between England and Italy, a different kind of annual soccer championship – #RoboCup – is set to kick off. Prof Prokopenko's team played soccer in a two-dimensional virtual soccer stadium known as a SoccerServer.
“Heading is a critical part of the game. Given the concerns about the long-term impacts of heading on #brainhealth, it is important that we review the way heading is taught, particularly in young, developing players." Dr Kerry Peek @peek_kerry #concussion
Read more on what our experts have to say about 'The Beautiful Game'. bit.ly/3xqZorL

#Football #UefaEuro2020 #soccer #SportsScience

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