A very valid reason
The new shorts aim to reassure any player who may be on her period that if she leaks, it won't be noticeable.about the update, saying:"This is something that does impact us and that could be game-changing in terms of us not worrying about it. If it makes them feel that it’s not going to impact their performance but it’s actually going to add to it, well that’s a win-win for everybody.
Throughout women's sports, many teams have been ditching white shorts and bottoms in a bid to reduce players' concerns when they are menstruating.Last year, for instance, Manchester City's women's team swapped their white shorts out for a darker kit after several players spoke out against them.
"Starting from the 2023/24 season, we will not be providing white shorts to our female athletes. We will always provide an alternative for our home, away and third kits to solve the issue highlighted by women across all sports."During the UEFA Women's European Championship, English player Beth Mead said that wearing an all-white kit is"not practical when it's the time of the month".
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