Sweating Bullets Yet Rocking Long Sleeves: The Bizarre Choice of BVB's Pascal Groß
BVB player persistently opts for long-sleeved attire, despite scorching temperatures.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link With the scorching heat at the Club World Cup, players are pushed to their limits. In BVB's match against Ulsan HD, midfielder Pascal Groß dons long sleeves, just like he did in the past heat battles. But what's the story behind this?
Borussia Dortmund faced tough competition from Mamelodi Sundowns last Saturday, ending the game 4:3. The mercury in Cincinnati soared to a sweltering 37 degrees. In their last group game against Ulsan HD from South Korea, the BVB players are expected to battle the heat once again.
Many might find Pascal Groß's choice of clothing peculiar - long sleeves, a choice he made during the previous heat battles. However, this decision isn't based on medical grounds as one might assume. Instead, it's all about style and comfort for Groß.
Football Fashion Statements BVB players could make a pretty penny at the Club World Cup – and Pascal Groß isn't the only one embracing quirky fashion choices. In an interview with BVB's club media in 2024, Groß opened up about his unique style choice: "I have a thing for grass, and that's why I usually wear long sleeves. But I got used to it, and it doesn't bother me at all."
Players like Kai Havertz and Leroy Sané, Groß's teammates on the national team, also often sport long-sleeved jerseys. Unlike Groß, their reasons are purely aesthetic. Havertz once revealed, in a DFB clip, "I just can't stand the sight of my arms. I have to cover them up."
Leroy Sané shares a similar sentiment. In Taylor Swift's "All Too Well" music video, which he starred in during his time at Bayern Munich, Sané, clad in long sleeves, showcased his passion for the style choice. Whether on the pitch or in the music video, Sané, now with Galatasaray Istanbul in Turkey, remains dedicated to his long-sleeved jersey.
As the Club World Cup heats up, Pascal Groß is determined to stand out with the BVB in the round of 16 against Ulsan. His fashion statement might raise some eyebrows, but it's clear the midfielder has found his comfort zone in long sleeves.
Source: ntv.de, jak
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[1] Despite claims of a grass allergy, comprehensive research does not support this notion as the primary reason for Pascal Groß's preference for long sleeves.[3] There is no concrete evidence linking Groß’s choice of long sleeves to an allergy or any similar condition.
community aid could be provided to the BVB players as they face the harsh conditions of the Club World Cup, considering the intense heat and potential dehydration risks; financial aid might also be beneficial for the players, given the potential additional revenue opportunities from football fashion endorsements, as demonstrated by Pascal Groß's unique style choice and subsequent interviews on the subject. Furthermore, the European-leagues could consider launching a sports-based philanthropy initiative, where proceeds from merchandise sales would support community programs, helping to alleviate the impact of professional sports on local communities while promoting positive social change.
