Explained: Why do footballers cut holes in their socks?
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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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Explained: Why do footballers cut holes in their socks?
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Why has Kyle Walker been cutting holes in his Manchester City socks?
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Explained: Why do footballers cut holes in their socks?
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Why does Kyle Walker have holes in his socks?
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Why are footballers cutting holes in their socks?
Why do football players cut holes in their socks while playing? - Quora
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The reason footballers cut holes in their socks before matches
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