England goalkeeper Carly Telford has expressed her disappointment that the Women’s World Cup shirts are not available for fans to purchase. Telford, who has been a part of the England team since 2007, believes that the lack of merchandise for the tournament is a missed opportunity for the sport.
In an interview with BBC Sport, Telford said, “It’s a shame that there isn’t any merchandise for the Women’s World Cup. It’s a great opportunity to get more people involved in the sport and to show their support for the team. It would be great to see more merchandise available for fans to buy.”
Telford also believes that the lack of merchandise is indicative of a wider issue in women’s football. She said, “It’s a shame that the women’s game isn’t given the same level of support as the men’s game. We need to make sure that we get more people involved in the sport and that we are given the same level of recognition as the men’s game.”
The Women’s World Cup is set to take place in France this summer and will be the biggest women’s football tournament ever. With 24 teams competing for the trophy, it is sure to be an exciting tournament. However, it is a shame that fans won’t be able to show their support with official merchandise.
Telford is not alone in her disappointment. Many other players have spoken out about the lack of merchandise and have called for more support for the women’s game. It is clear that there is a desire from players and fans alike for more recognition and support for women’s football.
It is hoped that in future tournaments, fans will be able to show their support with official merchandise. Until then, Telford and her teammates will continue to fight for greater recognition and support for the women’s game.
