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sports13 days ago•5 min saved

Hydration breaks and jersey mix-up mar USMNT-Belgium indoor tune-up

An indoor, climate-controlled USMNT vs Belgium friendly featured mandatory hydration breaks to mirror World Cup conditions, prompting tactical pauses from both coaches. Pochettino criticized the breaks for breaking rhythm, while Garcia welcomed them as strategic, and players noted safety and fit considerations. A jersey mix-up—US wearing stripes against Belgium’s lighter away kit—caused visibility confusion on the field, with US Soccer later clarifying the selection process.

via The Guardian|

#belgium #hydration-breaks #kit-clash

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"England's Women's World Cup Final: Period Concerns, Second Chances, and Monarch Absence"

England's women's football team, the Lionesses, will wear their all blue away kit in the World Cup final against Spain due to concerns over wearing light colors during players' periods. As the away team, England cannot wear their customary white kit, which would clash with Spain's red home shirt. The decision to wear the blue kit with lighter shade shorts was made after lobbying from the players. The final will be held at Stadium Australia, and it guarantees a first-time World Cup winner as neither team has reached this stage before.

via Express|

#england #kit-clash #lionesses