The England women’s team, which is contesting the World Cup in Oceania, is experiencing a dispute with its kit supplier, Nike, in the midst of the World Cup. This is because the sports equipment company refuses to sell the goalkeeper jerseys used by the Lionesses (lionesses, in English), which generates dissatisfaction in the holder of the task, Mary Earps. The information was given for the first time by the English newspaper ‘Daily Mail’.
Earps was voted best goalkeeper in the world in 2022 and had a strong performance in England’s debut at the World Cup, against Haiti. But the goalkeeper has publicly shown that he is dissatisfied with Nike’s decision not to sell the shirt with his pattern and his name. After all, she is one of the most popular players in the England team. The company did not provide details on why it does not sell goalkeeper jerseys.
“I really can’t take it lightly, so I won’t even try. It’s extremely disappointing and painful, especially considering my last 12 months. There has been an incredible increase in goalkeeper attendance during this year. The message they are sending is appalling, that being a goalkeeper is not important. But you can be a striker if you want,” said Earps, instrumental in England’s victory at the Women’s Euro Cup 2022.
In fact, the goalkeeper appeals to the public: his Manchester United number 27 shirt, the club where he plays, has sold out in official stores. Earps said she was frustrated to learn that England captain Millie Bright’s niece wanted her shirt but she couldn’t find it on sale. She also said she offered to pay for the production of the pieces out of her own pocket, but that Nike refused.
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Source: Terra
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