Estelle Cascarino's debut for West Ham was left hanging in the balance after a 'schoolgirl error' over an earring. The 28-year-old defender, who is a French international and formerly of Juventus and PSG, was attempting to make her mark at the London Stadium on Sunday when she was denied permission to enter the action.
According to Fara Williams, a former England midfielder, Cascarino made a rookie mistake by wearing an earring that had been covered with tape but could not be removed. Football Association rules state that "all items of jewellery are forbidden and must be removed," with no allowances being made.
West Ham's new boss Rita Guarino explained that the decision was made due to the strict FA rule, which states that even using tape to cover jewelry is not permitted in England. The situation became increasingly embarrassing for West Ham as they went on to lose 5-0 to Chelsea, leaving Cascarino disappointed and frustrated.
The incident highlights a growing trend of players adhering to strict rules surrounding jewelry, with many opting to forego earring use altogether or covering them with tape during matches. This is an extreme measure taken by the governing bodies in order to prevent potential hazards, while also maintaining a level of professionalism in the sport.
For Cascarino and West Ham fans alike, this unfortunate incident serves as a reminder that sometimes even well-intentioned mistakes can have far-reaching consequences, particularly at the highest levels of competition.
According to Fara Williams, a former England midfielder, Cascarino made a rookie mistake by wearing an earring that had been covered with tape but could not be removed. Football Association rules state that "all items of jewellery are forbidden and must be removed," with no allowances being made.
West Ham's new boss Rita Guarino explained that the decision was made due to the strict FA rule, which states that even using tape to cover jewelry is not permitted in England. The situation became increasingly embarrassing for West Ham as they went on to lose 5-0 to Chelsea, leaving Cascarino disappointed and frustrated.
The incident highlights a growing trend of players adhering to strict rules surrounding jewelry, with many opting to forego earring use altogether or covering them with tape during matches. This is an extreme measure taken by the governing bodies in order to prevent potential hazards, while also maintaining a level of professionalism in the sport.
For Cascarino and West Ham fans alike, this unfortunate incident serves as a reminder that sometimes even well-intentioned mistakes can have far-reaching consequences, particularly at the highest levels of competition.
i mean, i get it, safety first and all that, but come on! estelle cascarino is a pro athlete for crying out loud! can't she just wear whatever makes her feel confident on the field? and tape isn't even a thing to remove properly lol. it's just so frustrating when these little mistakes blow up in your face like this. and btw, 5-0 loss to chelsea? ugh, that's just brutal 
... poor Estelle Cascarino 
. I feel so bad for her - she's got this huge opportunity to make a debut and it gets derailed by something as silly as an earring 
. Can you imagine being in that situation, knowing you're about to step onto the pitch and then not being able to even get your gear on right? 
. Safety first, right? But at the same time, I feel like it's a bit harsh that she got docked from playing due to something that seemed like an honest mistake 
. Guess you've just got to take the ups and downs of being a pro athlete 
also idk about the whole tape thing covering jewelry is just gonna be a hassle in the long run gotta change that policy or smthn 
Oh man, Estelle's debut was totally ruined by something so simple! Can't believe she got caught with tape on her earring... it's not like she meant to risk a penalty or anything 
Like, what's next, wearing a hair tie in the game? 
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But for real, though, can you imagine having to play with tape on your earring? That'd be super awkward 
. It's not like it's going to kill anyone... or make a huge difference in the outcome of the match 
️. Anyway, it's just one of those things that makes you go "really?" 
with those fa rules being super strict about jewelry its not like shes trying to be flashy or anything, just a little mistake with that earring tape 
. Maybe West Ham could have just had a conversation with her about it beforehand? It's all just part of growing pains for the sport, but still 
anyway, estelle should keep at it, we believe in her! 
It's just a safety precaution thing, so if it was a loose earring that could fly around during a game, it'd be super bad for her or someone else on the pitch. I mean, accidents can happen, but at least they're trying to prevent them from happening in the first place.