Can goalkeepers wear sunglasses?

Soccer players and goalies generally cannot wear regular sunglasses, as they could break and become a hazard. Goalies and players may wear hats or sports goggles to protect their eyes from the sun or as needed for vision correction, as they're allowed in any weather conditions.
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Are sunglasses allowed in soccer?

Avoid wearing regular eyeglasses or regular sunglasses during soccer. These balls travel very fast. One that hits you in the face could break your nose or severely damage your eyes. Many soccer leagues don't even allow players to wear normal glasses.
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What should a goalkeeper wear?

The majority of professional goalkeepers wear a long-sleeved padded jersey to offer protection to their arms, elbows, and sometimes shoulders. If it's brightly coloured, it also makes it easier for your team mates to see when you're coming (e.g. to claim a high ball).
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Do any footballers wear glasses?

Despite the success of the Dutch player, glasses have never become popular among footballers and most players prefer contact lenses: from Kakà to John Terry, and also for Mario Balotelli, a lot of players have suffered from myopia during their career .
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Can a player wear glasses?

Players must have something that will be secured tight to the head so that the spectacles or goggles won't fall off. A frame with temples will not hold tight enough and a jab from a finger could lift the frame off and potentially damage the eye.
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Swiss goalkeepers wear performance enhancing sunglasses during training



Does FIFA allow glasses?

FIFA Rules on Glasses

Following the International Football Association Board Laws of the Game, FIFA does not allow any soccer player to wear or use any equipment that may harm themselves or other players in the field. That includes all jewelry and regular glasses.
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Which footballers need glasses?

You'll be hit for six when you see which iconic footballers wear glasses.
  • Lilian Thuram. Image from Wikipedia. ...
  • Kaka. Shop This Style » ...
  • Edgar Davids. Image from @mrdavidsone instagram. ...
  • Jérôme Boateng. Image from Wikipedia. ...
  • Bastian Schweinsteiger. ...
  • Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Does De Gea have an eye problem?

The Spanish keeper has struggled since arriving from Atletico Madrid for £18.3 million in the summer, and has lost his place in the first team after a string of errors. The 21-year-old has a condition that affects his long range-vision in one eye, and wears glasses off the pitch and contact lenses on it.
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Is it OK to play football with contact lenses?

Soft daily disposable contact lenses are ideal for footballers like De Gea, as they stay in place over the eye much better than hard lenses, and are thin and comfortable. This makes them less likely to fall out during a football game, whether footballers get knocked by an opponent's head, elbows or knees.
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Why do goalkeepers tape their fingers?

GOALKEEPER CROSS TAPING

It helps to prevent excessive force being applied to the joints in the fingers when gripping and grappling. This increases your grip strength by moving the strength emphasis away from your fingers to your wrist and hands.
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Can a soccer goalie wear a face mask?

FIFA allows equipment for goalies and other players for protective purposes that pose no danger to other players. So headgear, face masks, eye wear and knee and arm pads that are made of soft, lightweight and padded material are OK.
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Who is the greatest goalkeeper of all time?

The top 10 greatest goalkeepers of all time in football history
  • Edwin van der Sar. ...
  • Gordon Banks. ...
  • Peter Schmeichel. ...
  • Oliver Kahn. ...
  • Petr Cech. ...
  • Dino Zoff. ...
  • Manuel Neuer. ...
  • Iker Casillas.
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Can my son play football with glasses?

Players must have something that will be secured tight to the head so that the spectacles or goggles won't fall off. A frame with temples will not hold tight enough and a jab from a finger could lift the frame off and potentially damage the eye.
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Can you wear fake nails in soccer?

Technically, players can wear long, acrylic, and/or fake nails in soccer. There's no law of the game that specifically prohibits long or acrylic nails. However, according to the laws of the game, “A player must not use equipment or wear anything that is dangerous.
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What sports can you play with glasses?

The majority of sports are fine to wear glasses however. This includes activities such as squash, tennis, cycling and golf. In these sports, the nature of the game allows you to safely wear glasses and enjoy the benefits of corrective eyewear.
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Can I cry with contact lenses?

Crying while wearing your contact lenses is completely safe for both you and your contact lenses, the tears won't damage the contact lenses -- they actually help to lubricate the lenses, allowing them to move more fluidly around on the corneas.
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Is Colour lens good for eyes?

Colored contact lenses are specialized medical devices that need to be treated and worn with care. Just like with regular contact lenses, wearing colored contacts can increase the odds for eye and corneal infections, scratches on the cornea, possible allergic reactions, impaired vision, and even potential blindness.
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Which Colour of lens will suit me?

Bright green contacts are more suited for deep shades of red hair, while darker green tones go well with lighter red hair. You can also consider blue contacts if you don't want to go with the typical green. If you have brown hair, then go for brown or hazel contact lenses.
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Does De Gea have hyperopia?

In January 2012, De Gea was confirmed as farsighted, although this is not thought to have affected his performances. De Gea has stated that he is a fan of heavy metal music, with Avenged Sevenfold being one of his favourite bands.
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Is De Gea long sighted?

De Gea, dropped from United's past three matches after making a succession of mistakes, is long-sighted and plays in contact lenses.
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Who wore goggles in football?

One of the greatest and most recognisable players of his generation, Davids often stood out on the football field due to his dreadlocked hair and the protective goggles he wore due to glaucoma.
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Why do Goalkeepers not wear caps?

Goalkeepers are weird, and wearing caps is just another reason why. Goalkeepers are a different breed from the rest of us. It's bad enough they're allowed to use their hands and train in the weirdest ways imaginable, but they also have a crazy fashion sense.
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Are goalkeepers allowed to wear trousers?

Goalkeepers may wear tracksuit bottoms. A player whose footwear or shinguard is lost accidentally must replace it as soon as possible and no later than when the ball next goes out of play; if before doing so the player plays the ball and/or scores a goal, the goal is awarded.
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Who is the goalkeeper goat?

Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas holds the record for most awards (alongside Gianluigi Buffon and Manuel Neuer), having won the prize five consecutive times between 2008 and 2012.
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