New Zealand’s national men’s football team have long been known as the “All Whites’ — in part due to the colour of their kits
WELLINGTON – New Zealand Football is reportedly looking at dropping the “All Whites” nickname used by the national men’s team as part of a diversity drive, sparking intense debate among fans and former players.
The moniker refers to the team’s white playing strip but Radio New Zealand reported it was under review because the governing body feared “All Whites” could be seen as carrying racial undertones.
New Zealand Football declined to comment directly on the nickname but said all aspects of the game were being examined as part of “a journey around cultural inclusivity”.
“We are in the process of working with stakeholders across the game, as well as people from outside football,…
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