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For people wanting to know more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_football

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[โ€“] jetliswar@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Why isnt the keeper blind?

[โ€“] Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I'm guessing they maybe have fully blind players, and partially blind players. The partially blind have to wear masks.

Just a guess though.

Edit: so actually according to Wikipedia:

Teams are permitted to use sighted athletes as goalkeepers and guides;

All players, except for the goalkeeper, are blindfolded.

There are leagues where partially blind people are allowed to play, they're ranked by level of impairment and can have x number of players at higher vision ratings.