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Published 09:46 27 Jul 2026 GMT
While Australia's women’s netball team is sweeping up at the Commonwealth Games, it is their kit that has sparked the most conversation.
Although the talented team has beaten most threatening rivals, Tonga and England, in quick succession, many viewers’ attention has been drawn to what the players are wearing rather than what the scores are.
Fans have spotted that Australia’s athletes are spending more time holding down their dresses than reaching for the ball.
The awkward design has sparked design concern amongst netball fans from across the world on social media.
One X user asked: “What is going on with the Australian Diamonds netball dresses?”
While another fan added: “The cut of these Australian dresses is terrible. They keep riding up as soon as the players move.”
Another person keeping tabs on the Commonwealth Games wrote: “Such a shame Diamonds ran out of material before they could finish their dresses. Some of the girls look uncomfortable af #CWGNetball.”
The team, who call themselves the Diamonds, appear to be constantly pulling their yellow and green dresses down to conceal the tight green shorts beneath.
Sympathising with the players, another X user added: “Poor players seemed to have received tops rather than dresses. Half the time they were pulling them down, especially the goalies.”
Thankfully, one player has spoken out about the wardrobe malfunction and is adamant that the team have not let their impractical kit impact their performance on the court.
Goal-scorer Sophie Garbin, who scored 41 goals against England in the most recent match, told News.com.au: “I feel like as a netballer, I’m always tugging my dress down.
“Obviously, we’ve noticed lots of the comments from other people.
“But I feel like on the court, we’re used to dresses coming up and down, and I don’t think it’s affecting our performance, so it’s okay.
“We might have a look what we can do in the next couple of days but we love our dress.
“We love what Valour have done with the pattern and the fabric and everything, so we’re really proud to wear it.”
So far in the competition, Australia have won their first two matches, scoring a very impressive 165 goals in total.
The current Glasgow 2026 tournament runs from 25 July to 2 August 2026 at The Hydro. There are 12 teams competing over nine days and 38 matches.
Australia will face South Africa, Malawi and Northern Ireland in their remaining Pool A games, and if they continue their victorious reign, they will face New Zealand in the final.
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Published 12:54 05 Dec 2022 GMT
A model's outfit choice at the World Cup in Qatar has caused outrage, as people demand she "respect other people's cultures".
Per The Sun, Qatar has a strict dress code for both residents and visitors, with non-Qatari women being expected to cover their shoulders, as well as wear skirts, dresses, and pants that cover the knee.
Last month, the former Miss Croatia, Ivana Knoll, caused controversy after she made the decision to wear a revealing outfit after becoming displeased with the country's strict modesty regulations.
Images of Qatari men taking pictures of the model went viral on Twitter, but businessman Mohammed Hassan Al-Jefairi claimed that the images were being taken to report the outfit to authorities.
Now, OnlyFans model Astrid Wett, 21, has caused controversy for the same reasons. The model shared an image of herself attending the Argentina vs Australia game where she was wearing short black shorts, an open white shirt, and a bikini top.
She captioned her tweet: "Wow what a game [...] this world cup." The post has received over 4000 likes at the time of writing, but some people in the comments have warned Astrid that her outfit is ill-advised.
One personed questioned: "respect qatar?," and another added: "Cover yourself up, respect another country [sic] rules and culture."
A third person added: "No respect for the culture," with a fourth saying: "Astrid here is Qatar not England. (sic)"
The model also attended England's most recent fixture where they defeated Senegal 3-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.
After a nervy opening 35 minutes, Jordan Henderson was on hand to give England the lead after running onto a pass from 19-year-old Jude Bellingham.
England doubled their lead just before halftime after Bellingham took the ball in his own half and bullied his way through the Senegalese defense before playing it into Phil Foden who put it on a plate for Harry Kane to hit it home.
The game was put beyond doubt in the 57th minute after Foden played in Bukayo Saka who lofted the ball over Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
England will now play France in the next round, with Astrid Wett potentially in attendance again.
Published 12:32 03 Jul 2023 GMT
Tennis stars have spoken out following the implementation of a new underwear rule for female players at Wimbledon.
There have already been some major victories following the start of the first round of the tournament in the United Kingdom after it was announced that the board would be relaxing its strict all-white dress code this year.
As per the official Wimbledon website, all competitors are now expected to be dressed in "suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white* and this applies from the point at which the player enters the court surround."
The asterisks give further details stating that the "exception" is "provided for female players who are allowed to wear solid, mid/dark-colored undershorts provided they are no longer than their shorts or skirt."
And the news has been warmly welcomed by prominent figures who are set to be competing this year including Coco Gauff and Heather Watson.
Speaking to Sky News, Gauff, who is the 7th seed, opened up about her experiences with the uniform at Wimbledon, as well as her newfound relief due to the change.
"I was on my period last year at Wimbledon and it was very stressful," she said.
"You have period underwear to help you but it's still in the back of your mind. Sometimes when you go to the bathroom, you're supposed to use the bathroom but sometimes I would go to check nothing was showing.
"I think it will remove a lot of stress for me and it's very nice it's being talked about."
The 19-year-old star also recalled an embarrassing on-court incident.
"It happened to me at another tournament and it was noticed by the referee before anyone really saw," she said. "It will make all the world of difference and I'm glad it's not a taboo subject anymore."
Watson also spoke out on the issue, telling the outlet that she was "happy" to hear about the new rule.
"When Wimbledon announced about the undershorts I was so happy because it makes such a difference," she said. "I speak openly about my period, I don't think it's a taboo subject and I would love for people to talk about it more.
"Last year I went on the pill to stop myself bleeding because I knew I had to wear white undershorts and I didn't want any embarrassment," she continued. "We're running around sweating, doing the splits on court. This year I knew my period was going to be during Wimbledon again so I'm very happy I won't have to do the same thing as last year."
The new rule comes after there were multiple protests about "period anxiety" back in 2022.
Campaigners from Address The Dress Code staged a protest outside the main gate over the British tournament's all-white clothing policy, wearing white skirts with red undershorts and carrying signs that read: "About bloody time."
We hope this simple yet effective change makes things easier for female athletes when they're competing.
Published 16:56 13 Dec 2019 GMT
As children, we are often taught to take the attitude of: "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me". But in this age of social media and trolling, cruel comments are becoming harder and harder to avoid.
And when you're in the public eye, there's no stopping the criticism from rolling into your Twitter feed.
One person who knows this all too well is model Brooks Nader, who recently received a barrage of negative comments after wearing a sheer mini-dress to the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Awards on Monday in New York City.
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But despite looking incredibly in the outfit, the 23-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit star has spoken to Fox News about how her feelings were "hurt" by "haters".
Following the event, the model posted a picture of herself to her 330,000+ Instagram followers, along with the caption: "Had so much fun tonight at @sportsillustrated sportsperson of the year party!!"
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Despite the fact Brooks has received nearly 20,000 'Likes' on the post, along with a string of comments complimenting her "stunning" outfit choice, she has also received a lot of negative comments, with some even claiming she was "asking to be raped".
Speaking to Fox News, Nader said: "I can’t say that I ignore the haters and it doesn’t hurt my feelings because it does.
"But what sticks with me more is fans and friends sticking up for me in [the] comments. I feel sorry for people [who] have to put others down. It’s all about lifting people up and supporting each other."
Explaining that she didn't expect the dress to cause such a stir, the model stated:
"When I was trying on outfits for my event, I was not going for or expecting the response that I got. I always like to be edgy, fun and take fashion risks at times. I like my attitude to be consistent with my style. It’s important to be authentic and confident when it comes to anything I do in my life. I dress for me - no one else. Fashion is different for everyone and I never judge people’s choices."
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Nader turned heads when she strutted down the red carpet in a bedazzled mesh dress that tightly hugged her curves. She opted for flesh-colored undergarments to complete the risqué look.
The swimsuit sensation - who also revealed how the dress made her feel "sexy" and "empowered" - did attempt to hit back at the haters, writing, "I love the hate queen" and "Whatever makes you feel better about yourself".
Published 16:21 18 Jun 2026 GMT
The 'World Cup's hottest fan' has once again found herself at the centre of attention after arriving at Croatia's World Cup clash against England in a daring outfit.
The Croatian influencer has become famous for her eye-catching appearances at major football tournaments.
Ahead of Wednesday's (June 17) match, the 33-year-old posed in the stands wearing a red-and-white checkered top in support of Croatia that left little to the imagination.
Knoll shared pictures of her risque look on Instagram alongside the caption: "CROATIA let's gooo."
The outfit quickly sparked reactions from fans, with many flooding the comments section to praise the model.
One follower called her "Wonder Woman," while another wrote: "You've done it again." A third shared: "You look beautiful," while a fourth added: "She knew she was going to have to top her old fits."
A fifth user said: "I missed you, last World Cup was when I came across your page and have been a fan."
Knoll, who was once crowned Miss Croatia, first gained international attention during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where her Croatia-themed outfits regularly went viral.
Her popularity exploded throughout the tournament, helping her build an audience of nearly three million followers on Instagram.
The model later claimed that some soccer players even proposed marriage after seeing her at matches.
Despite the attention, she insisted she was simply trying to enjoy the atmosphere and support her team, and also shut down suggestions that she was looking for romance while attending games.
"I am not interested in meeting with anybody here. My intention is to make people smile, that is all," she told the Daily Mail.
The influencer also told the outlet that she was surprised by some of the assumptions people made about her because of her outfits.
"I am only having fun with everybody," she said. "I suppose people like me because I am good-looking."
While Knoll says she enjoys interacting with supporters, she admitted that the attention she receives at matches can sometimes create awkward situations.
"The fans I meet everywhere love me," she said. "But when I go to matches now, my friends won't sit with me and move away to other seats because of the cameras."
Even so, she continues to be one of the most recognizable supporters in world soccer.
Published 15:42 28 Nov 2022 GMT
A Croatian model has insisted she feels comfortable wearing her bold World Cup outfits without fear of imprisonment in Qatar.
According to Doha Guides, the tournament's host nation has come under fire for many reasons, including the strict modesty rules that foreign female visitors are expected to adhere to.
Initially, model Ivana Knoll - who boasts over 780,000 followers on Instagram - said that she was displeased with the Gulf state's dress code regulations.
However, as reported by the Independent, the 26-year-old influencer has revealed that despite her donning a long red and white checked dress, with a low-cut v-neck, officials are "not making any problems" for her.
Check out her outfit below:The Croatia supporter has been taking to the social media platform to update her almost 1 million followers of her numerous outfit choices during the tournament.
She attended her country's second fixture with Canada in a much shorter red and white checked dress and posed for selfies with supporters ahead of the game.
Her Instagram posts have also displayed her sporting checkered swimsuits and bikinis in support of her nation's remaining games in the World Cup.
In its "Dress Code for Foreign Ladies in Qatar", the Doha Guides states that "skirts and shorts are normal, but try not to wear anything too high or skimpy".
"Wearing spaghetti straps, see-through blouses and transparent clothes are not normal," the guide adds, going on to include "sleeveless tank tops and tight capris" as "not normal".
The guide also recommends that if female visitors feel like an item of clothing may be "too short", then they should "wear leggings underneath".
However, despite initially being "shocked" by the guidelines, Knoll has since revealed that she has been "surprised" by what the authorities have allowed her - and others - to wear to the soccer games, per The Independent.
She states that she has been able to wear whatever she has desired, except in designated areas like government buildings.
While being interviewed outside of the Khalifa International Stadium, Knoll revealed that she has never been afraid of being arrested for donning her favorite outfits in the host nation.
Despite criticisms online, the risky model, who splits her time between Croatia and the United States, said that she has been getting "good" reactions in Doha, with many locals apparently wishing to take photographs with her.
Knoll added that she was used to people asking for pictures and cited at the 2018 World Cup in Russia when she also received attention for her outfits.
The 2022 men's FIFA World Cup marks the first time the tournament has been held in an Arab nation - and although that will always go down in history, the decision to have Qatar host the World Cup has not been without controversy.
Per BBC News, the nation has come under fire ever since it was announced that Qatar would be hosting the tournament back in 2010. The BBC states that the country has been criticized for multiple human rights concerns - including for its treatment of women, LGBTQ+ people, and migrant workers.
As a result, the BBC aired the following introduction prior to the tournament's opening ceremony.
Check out the opening monologue below:Additionally, after being informed by FIFA that players were forbidden from wearing the LGBTQIA-inclusive 'OneLove' armbands, the players from Germany huddled together for a photo prior to their game with Japan, where they each placed their hands over their mouths, as an indication that they are being silenced.
The team's official Twitter account offered context to the protest: "We wanted to use our captain’s armband to take a stand for values that we hold in the Germany national team: diversity and mutual respect. Together with other nations, we wanted our voice to be heard."
They added: "It wasn’t about making a political statement – human rights are non-negotiable. That should be taken for granted, but it still isn’t the case. That’s why this message is so important to us. Denying us the armband is the same as denying us a voice. We stand by our position."
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