The real reason why footballers cut holes in their socks before matches

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

The Reason Mats Hummels Cut Holes In Both Of His Boots vs Dortmund

Conor Gallagher

Pulled high, rolled low or butchered at the back: The art of the football sock - The Athletic

The real reason why footballers cut holes in their socks before matches

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Enough of this nonsense!' - Richard Keys loses it after spotting what Conor Gallagher did during Man City vs Chelsea

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Why do many footballers wear their socks up above their knees? - Quora

Why So Many Players Have Holes In Their Socks At This World Cup