Como has passed a surprising rule for their academy players. Como have declared that they will restrict headers in their youth academy until players are ready, following Raphael Varane’s advice to ‘protect our kids and take head hits seriously.’ The Serie A club are among the first to take such bold precautions to decrease the hazards of unnecessary head hits. Como 1907 is introducing new academy rules to limit heading for young players. Coaches will also reduce unnecessary heading around matches… pic.twitter.com/aDxvBgAie2 — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 26, 2026Coaches will reduce’repetitive and needless heading exposure’ for all ages at the Como academy, as well as overinflated balls.