Dave Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 FIFA president calls for sexier uniforms for women By ROBERT MILLWARD, AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- The president of world soccer suggested that female players wear more revealing uniforms to bring more attention to their sport. One English player called the suggestion by FIFA president Sepp Blatter "ridiculous'' and "irresponsible.'' Blatter said women's soccer needed different sponsors from the men's game and should try to attract fashion and cosmetics companies by featuring "more feminine uniforms.'' "Tighter shorts, for example,'' Blatter told the Swiss newspaper SonntagsBlick. "In volleyball the women also wear other uniforms than the men. Pretty women are playing football today. Excuse me for saying that.'' Brandi Chastain caused a stir at the Women's World Cup in the United States in 1999 when she removed her shirt in celebration of a title-winning victory over China to reveal a sports bra. England goalkeeper Pauline Cope called Blatter's suggestion "typical of a bloke.'' "To say we should play football in hot pantaloons is plain ridiculous,'' she said. "It's completely irresponsible for a man in a powerful position to make comments like this.'' FIFA spokesman Andreas Herren said Friday that Blatter never mentioned the word "hot pantaloons.'' "{The remarks were by no means meant to be offensive -- not at all,'' Herren said. "Whatever he said, it was more a general remark, 'Let's take a look at that.' But it's not the ultimate recipe to salvage the women's game because he went on to say women's football has established itself and it has a future.'' Swiss captain Evelyn Zimmermann and Norwegian players Lise Klaveness and Solveig Gulbrandsen also rejected Blatter's fashion advice. "You can't compare us with volleyball players and, apart from everything else, those shorts are uncomfortable,'' Zimmermann said. Klaveness said soccer is about sport, not sex. "If the crowd only wants to come and watch models then they should go and buy a copy of Playboy,'' she said. Added Gulbrandsen: "If I wanted to wear a bikini, I would have chosen to play beach volleyball.'' Marianne Spacey, manager of the London club Fulham Ladies, said Blatter's comments should be taken seriously because of his position, but some of her players reacted with laughter. "It does surprise me because people might actually listen because he's such a powerful person in the game of football,'' Spacey said. "For people in the women's game it's caused uproar and it provided a few chuckles in training, that's for sure.''
NewReformation Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 That's considered sexual harassment in the States right?
traichuoi Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 tighter shorts? someone hand me my Umbro shorts... i can't believe this.
foundsheep Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Why would anyone be appalled? J/k, This world to stuck on the "sex sells" theme.
foundsheep Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 I know what you are thinking hyper, they are trying to sell milkshakes to bring the boys to the yard. :loco:
FX2 Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 as long as they dont take their shirts off and run around like the guys do...im fine with it...heck i dont even watch soccer anyway, because theres better things to do, like watch paint dry, or grass grow, or how bout wood slowly decompose. :D
Lil Red Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 because theres better things to do, like watch paint dry, or grass grow, or how bout wood slowly decompose. :D that's how i feel about golf
hyperdulia again Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 FS misunderstood me, I think it's a great idea..maybe they could try it with guys too?
FX2 Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 yeah golf is boring on tv but is sooo fun to play. im an avid golfer, and im pretty good if i say so myself :D
FX2 Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 wha? im insulted. we are no longer speaking to each other ! ha just joking ask blazer...i kicked his hieny in golf.
frozencell Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 Brandi Chastain caused a stir at the Women's World Cup in the United States in 1999 when she removed her shirt in celebration of a title-winning victory over China to reveal a sports bra. This is so stupid. It's soccer, not a swimsuit competition. I don't see what the big deal was with the "Brandi sports bra" thing, though. It's not like she was wearing some frilly lingerie. But I think that sports clothes should be functional for the sport, and the uniforms they have now are. So...as they say - If it's not broke, don't fix it. Is anyone ever going to have the brainstorm of selling something WITHOUT sex?! :wacko:
dUSt Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 I've had this idea for the WNBA for years now. What's wrong with making women's uniforms more feminine?
mulls Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 brandi chastain has some ripped abs. that's all i have to say on this matter.
Paladin D Posted January 16, 2004 Posted January 16, 2004 This is an issue that can be resolved over a duel.
cathgirl Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 Golf is boring to watch. i'm not too big on basketball either unless it's high school...and my school is winning.
CatholicAndFanatical Posted January 17, 2004 Posted January 17, 2004 (edited) I second all your posts.. if I have to watch soccer why not make it more exciting.. and while their adding shorter shorts and tighter shirts why not throw in some mud too..oh and a referee :D oh dear, that was bad..ok im gone.. Edited January 17, 2004 by CatholicAndFanatical
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