Question Number: 35986

8/19/2025

RE: Adult

Douglas Wix of Liverpool, Merseyside United Kingdom asks...

I have noticed many players at all different levels of football wearing these socks that cover just around 6 inches of their legs,notably Grealish & Wirtz but many others. How is this allowed & do referees have a say in this from a safety aspect as to me it's an accident waiting to happen!
I read that Grealish washed his socks & they came out like that & now he is superstitious, although assume that's a jest. Any thoughts please?

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Question Number: 35986

8/19/2025

Douglas Wix of Liverpool, Merseyside United Kingdom asks...

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