The reason footballers cut holes in their socks before matches
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Bellingham & Saka Cut Absurd Holes In Socks - Footy Headlines
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Frank Lampard & Jurgen Klopp in heated row during Liverpool vs Chelsea
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Los Angeles Galaxy
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Why do footballers cut holes in their socks? The reason Bukayo Saka and others adjust their socks, explained
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Let's Talk About Soccer Sock Length
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Belgian (football)
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England fans confused over footballers cutting their socks - but there's a clever reason - Mirror Online
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More injury woes for Manchester United crock Bastian Schweinsteiger
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Prison
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Premier League
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