Vocabulary
Functional: designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive
”The best football socks are functional, rather than just stylish.”Conform: to behave according to the usual standards that are expected by a group or society
”Players are required to conform to uniform standards set by their team and FIFA.”Ubiquitous: seeming to be everywhere
”Wearing socks above your knee is ubiquitous is modern football.”
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![](https://assets.footballenglish.jp/podcast/season-4/socks/over-knee-mbappe.jpg)
![](https://assets.footballenglish.jp/podcast/season-4/socks/holes-bellingham.jpg)
![](https://assets.footballenglish.jp/podcast/season-4/socks/holes-walker.jpg)
![](https://assets.footballenglish.jp/podcast/season-4/socks/low-muller.jpg)
![](https://assets.footballenglish.jp/podcast/season-4/socks/two-pairs-ginola.jpg)
HOW TO WEAR YOUR SOCKS LIKE A PRO
Source: Unisport
Why do footballers cut their socks?
Source: TIFO