Jude Bellingham, a summer transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Los Blancos, has emerged as the team’s most vital member.
With 13 goals in 16 league games, the superstar from England has propelled Real Madrid to the top of the standings.
Since relocating to the Spanish city, he has hardly missed a beat and is quickly ascending to the status of club legend.
But Bellingham has managed to violate a little-known rule that applies throughout the continent.
The 20-year-old has been cutting holes in the rear of his socks, following in the footsteps of a number of football players in recent years.
The primary purpose of the two rear holes that players make is to shield the calf muscles.
The holes reduce the likelihood of cramps and muscular damage by allowing the tension in their legs to be released.
This actually goes against La Liga regulations, according to the Spanish daily AS, as players aren’t supposed to be on the pitch with tears in their jerseys, shorts or socks.
You shouldn’t be concerned that Bellingham will be punished for this small transgression.
Chiefs are said to “turn a blind eye” because they “know the medical chaos” that will result from making players wear full socks.
Conor Gallagher, Kyle Walker, and Bukayo Saka, Bellingham’s England colleagues, are among the other players with punctured socks.
Walker, a defender for Manchester City, gave an explanation of the socks’ purpose in an interview with SPORTbible in 2021.
“The socks were actually too tight, which was putting pressure on my calves,” he stated. It was just to let go of my calves, to let go of the stress.
“I just cut holes in them and all of a sudden I had a few alright games, and I was like, ‘Okay, I’m keeping this now!'”
