The The England women’s team His white shorts will be replaced by blue, the Football Association (FA) said on Monday, after players expressed concern about playing in white during their term.
While the FA did not give a reason for the change in its press release, England forward Beth Mead said last year that the team had spoken to official kit manufacturer Nike about a possible change because the white shorts are “not easy to use when it’s time. of the Moon”.
European champions England will wear blue shorts at home and away for this month’s friendlies against Brazil and Australia and the Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand from July 20 to September 20. August.
Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion women’s teams have switched to navy and burgundy shorts respectively, while the Ireland women’s rugby team also announced a switch to navy shorts last month.
Wimbledon will make an exception
The issue of female athletes wearing white was also raised at last year’s Wimbledon tennis championships when players spoke of anxiety at being forced to wear white during their periods. The Grand Slam will make an exception to its strict all-white dress code and allow players to wear dark colored briefs from this year’s tournament.
Source: La Verdad
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