Lionesses Goalkeeper Mary Earps Slams Nike in Viral Social Media Post
Mary Earps, Lionesses goalkeeper and World Cup Golden Glove winner, sparks debate as she publicly criticizes Nike for refusing to produce replicas of her iconic England shirt Over 100,000 supporters have signed a petition in solidarity with Earps, urging Nike to reconsider their decision Stay tuned for updates on this poignant issue
Mary Earps has raised concerns about Nike's justification for not selling replica England goalkeeper jerseys. The Manchester United goalkeeper, who received the golden glove at the World Cup, saved a penalty during the Lionesses' 1-0 loss to Spain in the final on Sunday.
Nike faced backlash before the tournament after it was discovered that replica Earps shirts would not be accessible for purchase. The athlete, now affectionately referred to as 'Mary Queen of Stops', had expressed profound disappointment and emotional distress over the decision.
Earps' kit is in the 'top sellers' section on Manchester United's website.
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Mary Earps saved a spot-kick from Spain's Jenni Hermoso in Sunday's World Cup final
After the final, the kit manufacturer issued a statement expressing their commitment to women's football and their enthusiasm for the tournament. They also acknowledged the remarkable victory of the Lionesses, who successfully reached the final. With pride, they mentioned providing superior Nike innovation and services to their federation partners and numerous athletes.
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"We acknowledge and empathize with the demand for a retail edition of a goalkeeper jersey and we are actively developing strategies in collaboration with FIFA and the federations to address this for forthcoming tournaments."
The fact that there's a discussion about this topic reflects the ongoing enthusiasm and commitment towards women's sports, which we find encouraging.
On Tuesday afternoon, Earps shared a screenshot of the statement on her Instagram stories, questioning, "@Nike, is this your way of apologizing, taking responsibility or making a strong declaration?"
Earps posted a link to a change.org petition that began in July, urging Nike to release the goalkeeper shirt. Currently, the petition has garnered over 100,000 signatures, symbolizing the significance of this issue and urging Nike to reconsider its decision.
Mary and all female goalkeepers, we have immense admiration and respect for you. Your remarkable talent serves as a powerful source of inspiration, and we stand firmly by your side. Consequently, numerous small-scale T-shirt manufacturers and football enthusiasts have responded by creating their own unique designs honoring Earps' remarkable accomplishments.
