Explained: Why do footballers cut holes in their socks?

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 fans confused over footballers cutting their socks - but there's a clever reason - Mirror Online

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Why do footballers cut holes in their socks?

Why do footballers cut holes in their socks?

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