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Why are some football shin pads so small?

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Why are some football shin pads so small?

📅 Published: October 13, 2026 at 13:50 ✍️ Published by: Sporty Picks Editor Reporting via SportyAI Editorial

Our Ask Me Anything team explore why some football shin pads are so small, and what the laws are around wearing them.

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