Despite the salaries England and Premier League players earn, these aren’t old, holey socks at all. They’re usually brand new socks, which players are given to wear before each game.

Eagle-eyed fans watching the Euro 2024 this summer may have noticed multiple teams with holes in their socks, as well as in previous Premier League and Champions League games. Back in 2018, Kyle ...

If you’ve tuned into the World Cup today, you might have notice a questionable fashion choice from players on the pitch. Yes, those huge holes in the back of their socks. But if you’re ...

So no, you don’t need to hope that they get a new, non-holey pair of socks for Christmas. The reason footballers chop holes in their socks is actually to prevent injury and discomfort.