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England goalkeeper, Mary Earps calls out Nike in social media post

More than 100,000 people have signed a petition calling on Nike to make replicas of the shirt England ‘keeper Mary Earps wore during World Cup; Nike replied by releasing a statement reaffirming their “commitment to women’s football”; Earps called decision not to print shirt “very hurtful”

The Manchester United ‘keeper won the golden glove at the World Cup, where she saved a penalty in the Lionesses’ 1-0 defeat to Spain in Sunday’s final.

In a statement released after the final, the kit manufacturer said: “Nike is committed to women’s football and we’re excited by the passion around this year’s tournament and the incredible win by the Lionesses to make it into the final.

“We are proudly offering the best of Nike innovation and services to our federation partners and hundreds of athletes.

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