Soccer concussions debated after World Cup final
Germany's Christoph Kramer gets hit in the face by Argentina's Ezequiel Garay shoulder (2) while pinned between Garay and Marcos Rojo during the World Cup final soccer match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014. Kramer continued to platy but had to be helped off the field 15 minutes later. Kramer’s collision and several others during the match have renewed debate about the treatment of concussions at soccer’s highest level. These are some of the many impacts of the match.
Christoph Kramer
Christoph Kramer of Germany lies on the pitch after a collision during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 13, 2014.
Christoph Kramer
Christoph Kramer of Germany is helped off the field by trainers during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana, July 13, 2014.
Miroslav Klose and Ezequiel Garay
Germany's forward Miroslav Klose (L) and Argentina's defender Ezequiel Garay compete for the ball during the final football match between Germany and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Sergio Aguero and Mats Hummels
Argentina's forward Sergio Aguero (top) heads the ball past Germany's defender Mats Hummels during the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Lucas Bigmia and Bastian Schweinsteiger
Argentina's midfielder Lucas Biglia (L) and Germany's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger head the ball during the final football match between Germany and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Miroslav Klose and Ezequiel Garay
Germany's forward Miroslav Klose (L) vies with Argentina's defender Ezequiel Garay during the final football match between Germany and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Miroslav Klose and Sergio Aguero
Germany's forward Miroslav Klose and Argentina's forward Sergio Aguero in action during the second half of the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Miroslav Klose and Sergio Aguero
Germany's Miroslav Klose jumps for the ball with Argentina's Sergio Aguero during their 2014 World Cup final at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Sergio Aguero and Bastian Schweinsteiger
Argentina's forward Sergio Aguero (L) vies with Germany's midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (R) during the final football match between Germany and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Benedikt Hoewedes
Germany's Benedikt Hoewedes (R) misses a chance to score during their 2014 World Cup final against Argentina at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Manuel Neuer and Gonzalo Higuain
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer collides into Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain (L) as he clears the ball during their 2014 World Cup final at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Manuel Neuer and Gonzalo Higuain
Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain collides with Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (R) during their 2014 World Cup final at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Rodrigo Palacio and Bastian Schweinsteiger
Argentina's Rodrigo Palacio (back) fights for the ball with Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger during extra time in their 2014 World Cup final at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Miroslav Klose and Ezequiel Garay
Germany's forward Miroslav Klose (L) vies with Argentina's defender Ezequiel Garay during the final football match between Germany and Argentina for the FIFA World Cup at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Sergio Aguero and Mats Hummels
Argentina's Sergio Aguero (L) jumps for the ball against Germany's Mats Hummels during their 2014 World Cup final at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Gonzalo Higuain and Benedikt Hoewedes
Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain jumps for the ball with Germany's Benedikt Hoewedes during their 2014 World Cup final at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Sergio Aguero and Bastian Schweinsteiger
Argentina's Sergio Aguero jumps for the ball with Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger during their 2014 World Cup final at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger is led off the pitch while bleeding during extra time in the 2014 World Cup final between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 13, 2014.