Touching reason Australian footballer Hayley Raso wears ribbon in her hair during match
ok.co.ukAustralian football star Hayley Raso has revealed the touching reason she always wears a ribbon in her hair. Fans who have been tuning in to the FIFA Women's World Cup will have noticed the 28 year old winger plays all her matches with a yellow ribbon tied round her ponytail.
Speaking to Manchester City's website for a profile, Hayley revealed the ribbon was something she had done for every game, dating back to her childhood.
She's had some assistance over the years keeping the colour scheme on point, with her grandmother sending over some matching sky blue ribbons to match her kit.
Hayley joined Manchester City following the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, in which the Matildas defeated Great Britain in the quarter final, on their way to a bronze medal playoff and loss to the US. “I’ve worn a ribbon for my whole career,” Hayley, who now plays for Real Madrid, said of her ribbons "My grandma always matches my ribbon to my kits so she's sent my new ones over for this season.
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