It's no secret that male viewers enjoy seeing attractive, knowledgeable female sports journalists alongside a good football match.
This has always been common practice across Europe, with Italian presenters among the most prominent in Serie A and major international tournaments. These glamorous presenters were present again this time around.
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Eleonora Incardona has caused the biggest stir, attracting attention for her revealing outfits, particularly for wearing dresses without a bra.
Many have deemed this inappropriate for a journalist working for a prominent Italian television network, as reported by Sportal.
Incardona hasn't escaped criticism from her peers, including Swiss journalist Valentina Maceri, who directly called out Incardona's attire. Maceri stated that Incardona's clothing choices demonstrate unprofessionalism, adding that she lacks style and class.
"If you want to be taken seriously when talking to players and officials, that's not the way to do it. Incardona mostly presents the betting odds segment, and she does it in a very sexy, sometimes vulgar manner," said Valentina Maceri.
Despite the criticism, Incardona continues to draw attention wherever she goes, seemingly unfazed by the comments.
The FIFA Club World Cup in the US is nearing its end. Chelsea has secured a spot in the final, and we'll find out their opponent on Wednesday when PSG and Real Madrid face off.
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