Women's World Cup Final viewers are FURIOUS after shock decision

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Fans of the Women's World Cup Final are calling for Nike to reconsider selling a Mary Earps shirt

Lauren Hemp during the England v Australia game of the Women's World Cup 2023
(Image credit: Zhizhao Wu/Getty Images)

It was the Women's World Cup Final tonight, which sadly saw the England Lionesses lose out to Spain in the final match.

But there was one key player who caught the attention of the masses, with viewers praising her quick reactions and flair on the pitch. 

Mary Earps won the Golden Glove, as well as the hearts of viewers across the world after saving a penalty goal from Spain. 

But while there were many fans of Mary's skills on the pitch, they were enraged to discover Nike won't be changing their position on selling a replica shirt. 

'Mary Earps won the Golden Glove yet Nike wouldn’t sell her shirt. Today they’ve issued this further statement,' with a copy of the statement. 

To which another fan replied, 'It really doesn’t give the impression that they’re listening at all…'

And another wrote, '“…retail version of a goalkeeper jersey’s”??? They can’t even produce a grammatically correct, intelligible press release to justify their decision.'

While another said, 'Could that be more patronising?'

This has really hit a nerve with football fans, with another writing, quoting the statement, 'what a load of absolute rubbish from @nike - a gross insult to the fabulous #MaryEarps. 

'My lad says We Want That Shirt!'

'Many, including myself, want her shirt! #Nike owe #MaryEarps an apology. #GoldenGlove winner and no shirt in the shop, shocking! Sort it out @nikefootball,' wrote another. 

While another wrote, 'Imagine all the young girls (and boys) inspired by Mary Earps. They'll all be wanting to buy and wear her shirt tomorrow. Oh...'

"I can’t really sugar-coat this in any way, so I am not going to try," Mary told reporters ahead of England’s opening game. "It is hugely disappointing and very hurtful.

"My shirt on the Manchester United website was sold out last season. It was the third-best-selling shirt, so who says it is not selling?"

"It is the young kids I am most concerned about. They are going to say, Mum, Dad, can I have a Mary Earps shirt?’ and they say, ‘I can’t, but I can get you an Alessia Russo 23 or a Rachel Daly 9.’

“What you are saying is that goalkeeping isn’t important, but you can be a striker if you want."

Lauren Hughes
Freelance writer

Lauren is the former Deputy Digital Editor at woman&home and became a journalist mainly because she enjoys being nosy. With a background in features journalism, Lauren worked on the woman&home brand for four years before going freelance. Before woman&home Lauren worked across a variety of women's lifestyle titles, including GoodTo, Woman's Own, and Woman magazine. After starting out working for a local paper in Yorkshire, her journalism career took her to Bristol where she hunted out stories for national papers and magazines at Medavia news agency, before landing a job in London working as a lifestyle assistant.

A big fan of adventure, Lauren is also a keen travel writer and loves sharing tips on where to find the best places to eat, drink, and be merry off the beaten track. Lauren has written a series of travel guides for London hotels and loves sharing her insights into a destination's cultural and culinary offerings. If you need a recommendation on any UK destination, she's more than happy to help. At the weekend, you'll usually find her hanging out with her pet cat (or anyone else's pet she can get her hands on), escaping to the countryside, or devouring a good book.