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Fortune
Prarthana Prakash

Nike shamed into offering 'limited' numbers of England women’s star goalkeeper's jerseys after petition and backlash

football player mary earps (Credit: Richard Callis—Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Infuriated fans who wanted to show support for England's Women's World Cup goalkeeper Mary Earps are vindicated. Replicas of her jersey will finally be released by official kit supplier Nike.

The sportswear giant came under fire after soccer fans were unable to buy the jersey backing Earps, who eventually took home the Golden Glove from the tournament, the highest individual accolade her position can win.

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