According to Bild, the 12 holes in Sabiri's socks have sparked discussion within the Bundesliga about their compliance with regulations.

In a match between Bayern Munich and Schalke, the two teams played to a 0-0 draw. The 25-year-old Sabiri, who recently joined Bayern, wore socks with 12 holes. German newspaper Bild said his feet looked like Swiss cheese.

Holes in socks are not new in football. Some players do this to reduce pressure caused by tight socks compressing their calf muscles, especially when match intensity increases.

An expert from England explained to The Mirror that during a match, due to physical exertion and increased blood flow, players' calf muscles swell, making their socks tighter and increasing pressure on the muscles.

Sabiri himself recently addressed this issue. He played well in Bayern Munich's 5-1 victory over Stuttgart. In an interview with Bild after the match, Sabiri said he does this to ensure his socks are not too tight, adding that his calf muscles are very strong.

Are Sabiri's Holey Socks Permitted?

Although this phenomenon is common among players, Bundesliga regulations appear to be clearly written on this matter. According to Annex IV of the German Football League licensing regulations, specifically the guidelines for match clothing and equipment published on December 5, 2025, Article 42.1 c.3 on clothing and accessories states: "Inner socks and visible regular socks must not have holes."

Therefore, in theory, the holes in Sabiri's socks do not comply with current Bundesliga regulations. However, holes in socks do not necessarily mean a referee will always intervene. 63-year-old referee expert Lutz Wagner explained this in an interview with Bild.

Wagner said that FIFA and the International Football Association Board have decided that referees must ensure they can clearly distinguish colors. He emphasized that this is the most important thing from a referee's perspective.

Wagner added that if colors cannot be clearly distinguished, or if this distinction is no longer guaranteed, the referee must intervene, as it directly relates to whether the referee can identify the player committing a violation.

The reason is not just the appearance of the socks themselves, but whether the referee can quickly identify the player committing a violation. If socks or equipment cause visual confusion, it may be difficult for the referee to identify the responsible player, which could result in a caution being given to the wrong player.

Therefore, Sabiri's holey socks have become a noteworthy case in the Bundesliga, not just because of the number of holes, but also because people are discussing whether the socks comply with regulations and whether referees will consider them a violation warranting intervention, or merely a minor detail on the pitch.

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