At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, some players were seen with holes in their socks. This was a new mode of dressing that prompted questions from football fans, questions that would be answered in this article....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
The recent trend among football stars is a result of more awareness about calf injuries. The holes in their socks are a means of reducing the pressure applied to the muscles of their calves by the tightness of their socks, which, when too tight, may lead to a calf injury.
For football stars who have bulging leg muscles, the tightness of their socks can cause restrictions, which leads to difficulties with the effective flow and circulation of blood. For these reasons, football stars will often decide to cut up their socks with a pair of scissors to prevent the problem and help improve their game.
The likes of Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Mason Holgate, and Kyle Walker are some footballers who have donned the weird-looking socks recently. Some footballers also take a different step by wearing socks that are very short and, thereby, won’t cover their calves...READFULL