min read · July 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Touchline Outfits Under Fire: Female Football Presenters in Style Debate

SCANDAL ROCKS FOOTBALL WORLD: FEMALE PRESENTERS SLAMMED FOR "VULGAR" OUTFITS

The world of football has been abuzz with controversy after a group of female presenters were called out by a colleague for their allegedly risqué attire on the pitch. Eleonora Incardona, Giusy Meloni, Diletta Leotta (the wife of former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius), and Marialuisa Jacobelli have been staples in the football world thanks to their captivating coverage of the Club World Cup for DAZN.

However, not everyone is a fan of their on-field fashion choices. Fellow presenter Valentina Maceri has been vocal about her disapproval, claiming that the quartet's outfits demonstrate "little professionalism" and lack "style and class." In an interview with BILD, Maceri blasted: "If you want to speak on an equal level with players and officials, it's not conducive. Incardona mainly presents the betting odds, and she does it very sexy - sometimes vulgarly."

Maceri's comments come after Incardoni received backlash for her choice of outfit while presenting at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. She was seen posing provocatively in a striped cream suit that included a matching bra as she prepared to cover PSG's semi-final against Bayern Munich.

The Italian presenter took to Instagram to share the photos, writing: "Bye bye Orlando. Heading to New York City." However, her followers were less than impressed with her attire, with one user commenting: "I remember your recent interview where you said you are tired of being judged just because of your physical appearance. Of course, if you show up to the pitch wearing a bra."

Another user chimed in, saying: "[You're] working not at the beach. Out of place." But not everyone was critical - one fan praised Incardona's looks, saying: "You're one of the reasons why this competition is worth following."

Meanwhile, Diletta Leotta has been making headlines for more than just her fashion choices. The Italian presenter has been accused by her ex-colleague Federico Balzaretti's wife of being too flirtatious with her husband on the pitch.

Eleonora Abbagnato, a ballerina and Balzaretti's wife, claimed that Leotta's curves made her "jealous" and that she had previously warned Leotta about her behavior. In an interview with Italian TV, Abbagnato revealed: "Yes, that woman was Diletta Leotta. I love my husband like the first day and I'm jealous... In Milan, some time ago, I happened to meet Leotta who, working at Dazn with Federico, seemed to have excessive familiarity with him."

Abbagnato's comments sparked a heated debate about Leotta's professionalism on the pitch. While many defend her right to wear what she wants and flirt with players if it makes her job easier, others argue that her behavior is unbecoming of a sports presenter.

The controversy surrounding these female presenters raises important questions about sexism in the football world. Are women expected to dress modestly on the pitch, or can they be more revealing without facing criticism? And what does this say about our society's attitudes towards women in sport?

One thing is certain - these female presenters have made a name for themselves in the football world, and their fashion choices are just one aspect of their public personas. As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen how these women will navigate the complexities of being both beautiful and brilliant on the pitch.

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