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Doctors told her she couldn’t play football, now she is Chelsea and England's no. 1. Discover Hannah Hampton's story

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Kristina Němcová Kristina Němcová June 20, 2025 • 1 min read
Doctors told her she couldn’t play football, now she is Chelsea and England's no. 1. Discover Hannah Hampton's story
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  • Born with strabismus and depth-perception challenges, Hampton underwent multiple eye surgeries as a child. Doctors initially advised against playing sports—yet she overcame their doubts to pursue football.
  • Following Mary Earps’s surprise retirement, Hampton has been appointed England's first-choice goalkeeper ahead of UEFA Women’s Euro 2025.

Discover Hannah's full story here. 

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