Athletes that are out in the sun all day without proper protection increase their chances of developing skin cancer. In the short term, you will have to deal with the painful consequences of sunburn. It’s no fun coming home from a match and having to apply aloe all over your body. It’s unlikely much harm will occur if you develop sunburn once or twice. It’s when you make a habit of not protecting yourself that your odds increase.
On a final note, it’s important to remember that you can still get sunburn on a cloudy day. UV rays are very strong and can cause damage to your skin through the clouds. Check the UV Index before heading out to your soccer match. If the UV index is very high, consider bringing a hat for when you aren’t in the game.
Although you are a fierce competitor, your health and safety must come first!
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