They have slimmed down somewhat in the past three decades. Now players can source credit card — or, if you like, biscuit-sized shin guards. This trend has become a worry for grassroots football ...

The "Blick" reports that Cyprien Sarrazin's monster shin guards are causing a stir there. Shin guards are actually nothing new for skiers. Marco Odermatt is another athlete who wears them.

For them, shin pads serve as a formality, something that’s required by the rules, but not necessarily relied upon for safety. The presence of a pad, however small, offers just enough peace of mind.