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WAGs is an acronym used to describe the 'wives and girlfriends' of prominent football players. It is commonly used by the British tabloid press, in particular, to refer to the partners of the England squad. Like the outlawing of the two footed tackle, all-seater stadiums and David Ginola's hair, the lavishing of attention on the WAG 'phenomenon' is intended to attract the interest of a female audience to football.

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  • WAGs is an acronym used to describe the 'wives and girlfriends' of prominent football players. It is commonly used by the British tabloid press, in particular, to refer to the partners of the England squad. Like the outlawing of the two footed tackle, all-seater stadiums and David Ginola's hair, the lavishing of attention on the WAG 'phenomenon' is intended to attract the interest of a female audience to football.
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  • WAGs is an acronym used to describe the 'wives and girlfriends' of prominent football players. It is commonly used by the British tabloid press, in particular, to refer to the partners of the England squad. Like the outlawing of the two footed tackle, all-seater stadiums and David Ginola's hair, the lavishing of attention on the WAG 'phenomenon' is intended to attract the interest of a female audience to football. Interest in WAGs reached a peak during World Cup 2006 in Germany, with goings-on in Baden Baden attracting more media attention than the tournament itself. Indeed, thousands of fans watching on television at home accidently tuned in to America's Next Top Model rather than the England vs Paraguay game, due to the former providing a more gripping contest and containing less bizarrely dressed prima-donnas.
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