Explained: Why do footballers cut holes in their socks?
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Footballers have a logical, scientific reason for cutting holes in the long socks they wear during games - GOAL brings you everything you need to know
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England and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka cuts holes in his socks - but why does he do this and who else does?
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Why do football players cut holes in their socks while playing? - Quora
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Why do stars like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe have holes in socks at World Cup?, Football, Sport
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Why do Soccer Players Cut their socks? A detailed explanation
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Why do football players cut holes in their socks at World Cup 2022?
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Why Soccer Players Cut Holes in Their Socks - The Soccer Pack
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England fans confused over footballers cutting their socks - but there's a clever reason - Mirror Online