Why do football players wear towels as part of their uniform?

Answer 1

To wipe iof their hands when it's raining or snowing or their hands just get sweaty.

Answer 2

Goalkeepers use towels to wipe their wet hands and the ball. As it rains often in England.

Answer 3

to wipe off your hands, keep sweat off them say if you're throwing or catching the ball so it doesn't slip.