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LOS ANGELES -- Mark Duper, Ottis Anderson and 73 other former NFL players sued the league, claiming it concealed information about the danger of concussions for decades. The negligence, fraud and liability suit was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Many players wives also are plaintiffs. The suit alleges the NFL knew as early as the 1920s of the harmful effects of concussions but concealed them from coaches, trainers, players and the public until June 2010. It also names helmet-maker Riddell, the leagues official helmet supplier. It seeks unspecified damages. "We have not seen the complaint but would vigorously contest any claims of this kind," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in a statement. Riddell spokeswoman Laura Moore said the company had not yet reviewed the complaint and its policy was to not comment on pending litigation. Concussions are movements of the brain inside the skull from an impact. The former players contend that they suffered repeated concussions from hits and tackles during their years in the NFL that caused brain damage. They contend the injuries left them with problems such as dementia, headaches, memory loss, blurred vision, sleeplessness and ringing in the ears. Some claim the injuries caused depression, anxiety, "explosive mood changes," poor judgment and substance abuse. According to the suit, the NFL knew for decades that multiple blows to the head can cause long-term brain injury but fraudulently denied it, even as independent evidence showed that players were at risk. The Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee was established by the NFL in 1994 to study the risk of long-term brain injury to players. The suit contends the committee published "false, distorted and deceiving" findings that the risk was minimal in order to deceive Congress, players and the public. 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Though financial details were not released, French media reported the transfer fee could cost PSG up to C45 million ($55 million).COBHAM, England - Injuries and suspensions to key Chelsea players could force manager Roberto Di Matteo to draft some reserve players into his squad for Saturdays Champions League final. Di Matteos future as coach could hinge on whether Chelsea becomes European champion for the first time in the clubs 107-year history but he has captain John Terry, defender Branislav Ivanovic and midfield pair Ramires and Raul Meireles suspended. If defender David Luiz fails to recover from injury, Di Matteo acknowledged that he could struggle to find seven experienced substitutes to fill his bench against Bayern Munich. "If thats worst case scenario, we will take some reserve team players onto the pitch," Di Matteo said Tuesday. "Ive been trying some things out in training. Well see what happens." Di Matteo, who took over the side in March when Andre Villas-Boas was fired, gave a debut to Sam Hutchinson last month. The 22-year-old defender, who made his second appearance by starting in Sundays 2-1 Premier League win over relegated Blackburn, could be called on for the match at Munichs Allianz Arena. "With the suspensions we have, Im still trying to find some solutions," Di Matteo said. There will still be plenty of experience available to Di Matteo, who was in midfield for Chelsea when it won the 1998 European Cup Winners Cup. Didier Drogba is llikely to start up front, with Ramires unavailability meaning Fernando Torres could start on the right of a supporting trio.dddddddddddd It could be Drogbas last appearance for Chelsea, with media reports consistently linking the 34-year-old Ivory Coast striker with a move at the end of the season. Di Matteo said Drogba was showing no sign of slowing or waning with age. "The club will sit down after this game with the player and decide what the best outcome is for the club and the player," Di Matteo said. "Hes physically in good shape; he lives a very professional life and when you do that you can play as long as you want. "Weve seen other players play into their 30s. I dont think its a question of age." But Di Matteo would not be drawn on his future, with his position as coach only guaranteed until Saturday. "My future will be holidays after Saturday," Di Matteo said. "As for my footballing future, its the wrong time to be thinking about that." With Roy Hodgson having left West Bromwich Albion to take over as England coach, there is a vacancy at the club Di Matteo led into the Premier League two years ago. The Italian, though, is not interested in going back. "In my life, Ive gone back to an ex-girlfriend and it didnt work out," Di Matteo said. "Im not sure its the right move." ' ' '