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    England kitman says shirt blunder in Tuchel’s first game will be fixed for Latvia after eagle-eyed fan points out error

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    ENGLAND’S kitman admitted to making a shirt blunder in Thomas Tuchel’s first game in charge.The German’s reign got underway on Friday with a routine 2-0 win over Albania.Eagle-eyed fans noticed a mistake on England’s shirt against AlbaniaCredit: GettyThe kit numbers are meant to be in the middle as pictured but were instead under the Nike logo last time outCredit: GettyBut during the game, eagle-eyed fans spotted a subtle difference to England’s kit.Supporters noticed that the players’ squad numbers were printed on the wrong part of the shirt.In the fixture against Albania, the numbers were put just underneath the Nike logo on the left.But they are normally situated in the middle, with the sportswear brand’s iconic swoosh and England’s badge either side.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans questioned on social media: “The football shirt nerd in me realised a slight difference to England’s shirt. Why have the numbers moved from the Euros?”Three Lions kitman Pat Frost replied to the query, admitting he made a mistake during printing and it will be fixed for tonight’s game against Latvia.He said: “Printed the first shirt and put them in wrong place so then had to do them in all in same place.”Back to the usual spot on Monday. But well done for noticing.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOthers thought the change was down to a new “crazy Fifa rule”.But Frost revealed it is up to England where they put the digits, saying: “You don’t legally have to have numbers on the front of the shirts as it happens, but they will be in the centre on Monday.”‘That was missing’ – Brutally blunt Thomas Tuchel reveals disappointment in Rashford and Foden’s England performancesFans also noticed how players now have a designated squad number every international window rather than the starting XI wearing No1 to No11.Frost explained: “Squad numbers are better for the kit department as we can print shirts in advance… it’s not our call though.”England ratings vs Albania as Lewis-Skelly enjoys dream debut but Tuchel fails to solve Foden issue By Tom BarclayMYLES LEWIS-SKELLY made history and Harry Kane extended his own record-breaking as England sunk Albania in Thomas Tuchel’s first game.Lewis-Skelly became the youngest player to score on his Three Lions debut and top goal-getter Kane notched his 70th international strike as Tuchel began his World Cup qualifying campaign with a modest 2-0 win.New boy Dan Burn partnered Ezri Konsa in central defence at Wembley, while Marcus Rashford and Curtis Jones were also handed starts.Meanwhile, Tuchel wrestled with the same issue faced by predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate – deciding where to fit in Phil Foden.Left-back Lewis-Skelly, 18, slotted home on 20 minutes following a delightful turn and even better pass from Jude Bellingham.But England stuttered after the break – until skipper Kane classily took down a Declan Rice pass and curved home the clincher.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the Three Lions in German manager Tuchel’s opening match… More

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      Newcastle settle kit war with controversial ex-owner Mike Ashley after Sports Direct BANNED from selling Toon shirts

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED have settled a kit war with former owner Mike Ashley.The Sports Direct chief took his former club to court after his shops were banned from selling official Toon kit.Newcastle’s kit war with Mike Ashley has been sealed in courtCredit: AlamyThe Toon ended their 70-year wait for silverware on SundayCredit: RexHe also lodged a £1.5million claim against the St James’ Park side.Ashley’s store has been unable to flog this season’s kit – with fans only able to snap them up from the club’s official store, adidas and JD Sports.His losses from the ban are likely to have increased after the club lifted the Carabao Cup at the weekend.Newcastle’s win ended their 70-year trophy drought – and fans will be eager to snap up the historic kits.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRecent club accounts revealed the club was “confident of success in the case.”However, Newcastle, adidas and JD Sports have now reached a confidential agreement with Ashley and Sports Direct.The agreement – called a ‘Tomlin Order’ – is legally binding and enforceable if either side doesn’t stick to it.Sports Direct lawyers had previously said preventing the “home of football supplies” from selling cheaper shirts would harm fans.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe Sports Direct boss sold the club to a Saudi-led consortium in 2021.Newcastle were approached for comment.Fans think the Wealdstone Raider is a time traveller after his incredible Newcastle Carabao Cup prediction goes viral More

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      ‘Why can’t it ever be simple?’ – Chelsea fans miserable as home kit for 2025-26 leaked including ‘grunge graphic’

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      CHELSEA fans’ miserable 2025 has continued after they were left disappointed with the leaked design of their home kit for next season.The Blues have struggled for form in 2025, winning just six of their 12 games so far this calendar year which has seen them drop away from the battle for the Premier League title.Chelsea’s leaked new home kit left fans feeling blueCredit: https://www.footyheadlines.com/The kit features a grunge patternCredit: https://www.footyheadlines.com/The blue main colour is paired with splashes of white and redCredit: https://www.footyheadlines.com/They will be hoping the fortunes of Enzo Maresca’s side will get better as the rest of the year goes on.However, the home kit they will perform in from next season has been leaked by FootyHeadlines.The leaked photos reveal a Chelsea kit, sponsored by Nike, with the colours of the club’s traditional blue combined with splashes of red and white.New images of the kit also showed off the kit featuring a grunge graphic “to highlight the gritty, tough nature of the city and its citizens”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut fans were left feeling quite blue over the new design, said to be the Dri-Fit ADV version.Taking to social media, one fan said: “It’s about time they stopped with the experimental kits.”A second said: “Why can we never have a clean and simple kit man!?”A third added: “Another miss.”Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAnother said: “Why does every football shirt have to have a story behind it? Why can’t it simply just be a football shirt for playing football in.”In 2016, Chelsea signed then the largest kit deal in Premier League history when they penned a 15 year partnership worth £60million per year.‘I spent ages just looking at him’ – Playing vs Cristiano Ronaldo is my career highlight says star-struck Chelsea aceIt came after the Blues paid approximately £40m to terminate their previous 10-year deal with Adidas early.However, the biggest kit deal among Premier League clubs is the £90m per season deal between Manchester United and Adidas.Chelsea’s next game is the second leg of their clash with Copenhagen in the Europa Conference League.They take a 2-1 lead to tonight’s fixture Stamford Bridge. CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2025 LIVE: LATEST TIPS AND RESULTS FROM THE GREATEST SHOW ON TURF More

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      Sidemen Charity Match shirts 2025 – how to buy the replica kit

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      THE Sidemen have unveiled their new football shirts as the highly anticipated game approaches this weekend.Sidemen FC are returning for the sixth iteration of their charity match this year, and after a brief hiatus the match is proving as popular as ever!KSI in the previous year’s football kit playing for Sidemen FCCredit: AlamyChunkz (right) will feature in the charity matchCredit: Kieran Cleeves/PA WireThe game has seen the likes of KSI, Simon Minter (Miniminter), Harry Lewis (W2S) and the rest of the Sidemen don the shirt as part of the team.Tickets for the game SOLD OUT when they went on sale late last year. The Game will also take place at Wembley Stadium in London.Launching with a flashy new Film Promo, which sees the likes of KSI, Minimiter and TBJZL span across Dubai unique architecture.Read more SidemenWhere can you buy Sidemen FC shirts?The stylish shirts come in a black and white colour scheme embroidery with the Adidas and Sidemen crested from right to left with sponsors Visit Qatar centred just below.The replica shirt can be purchased from Footasylum, and costs £50.How to watch Sidemen FC vs YouTube Allstars?The big match is being broadcast live on the Sidemen’s YouTube channel.The match will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025.Kick-off will be at 3pm GMT.Who is playing in the Sidemen Charity Match?Confirmed for Sidemen FC will be their seven members:Most read in FootballOlajide Olatunji aka KSISimon Minter aka MiniminterTobi Brown aka TBJZLJoshua Bradley aka ZerkaaHarry Lewis aka W2SVikram Barn aka VikkstarEthan Payne aka BehzingaLast year’s match saw Sidemen FC beat rivals YouTube Allstars 8-5 in a thrilling game. More

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      Infamous Man Utd kit which saw Sir Alex Ferguson fined £10,000 set to lose embarrassing record after 29 years

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s infamous kit is set to lose its embarrassing record after 29 years.In 1996, Southampton triumphed 3-0 over the Red Devils after netting all three goals in the first half.Manchester United’s infamous grey kit was only worn for 45 minutesCredit: AlamyThe team changed to another shirt after falling 3-0 down to SouthamptonCredit: Getty Images – GettyGalatasaray’s special shirt was only worn for 34 minutesCredit: GettyTheir game against Adana Demispor was suspended after a ‘walk out’Credit: GettySir Alex Ferguson’s side were wearing the now infamous grey kit.The team opted to change the shirts at the break for a blue and white third kit.The change was done in the hope of switching up the team’s fortunes on the pitch – with the Manchester United players claiming they were struggling to see each other in the grey strip.However, they were unable to get back into the contest and were instead fined £10,000 for the change of shirts.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThis means that the original grey kit was only worn for 45 minutes and is the least work kit.That record has now finally been broken due to Turkish giants Galatasaray.The club wore a special Puma kit in their clash against Adana Demispor.However, their rivals walked out in protest because of the referee’s decisions during the game.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe walkout occurred in the 34th minute of the match, beating Man United’s record by 11 minutes.The match was suspended with the score 1-0 to Galatasaray thanks to a penalty goal from Alvaro Morata. ‘He’s got a pair of b——s,’ says Rio Ferdinand as he hits back at Roy Keane’s criticism of Man Utd star GarnachoAs a result, it could now go down as the kit worn for the fewest minutes in history unless it is used again.Ferguson revealed that the grey kit his team used led to them having trouble seeing each other on the pitch.This theory was eventually proven right by a vision specialist in 2018.The legendary manager also insisted that the fine was the “best £10,000 he ever spent”.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Why are Arsenal wearing a white shirt at home against Man Utd in the FA Cup? 

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      ARSENAL will ditch their traditional red shirts for an all-WHITE kit against Manchester United.The change comes despite the Gunners playing at home in the FA Cup third-round clash on Sunday.Arsenal will wear an all-white kit against Manchester United in the FA CupCredit: Arsenal FCIt is not the first time they’ve ditched red for white in the FA CupCredit: Arsenal FCArsenal vs Man Utd LIVEArsenal will be looking to bounce back from their midweek Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Newcastle.Mikel Arteta’s side fell to a 2-0 defeat against the Magpies, with the coach later complaining about the ball that was used. United should come into the game full of confidence after an unexpected 2-2 draw with Liverpool last weekend.read more arsenal newsRuben Amorim’s side had lost four in a row but were unlucky not to pick up all three points at Anfield.Why are Arsenal wearing a white kit against Man Utd?Arsenal will wear the changed unique kit as part of the club’s stand against knife crime and youth violence.The club first started the campaign in January 2022 when they wore an all-white kit away at Nottingham Forest.Lewis Grabban scored the only goal of the game as the hosts claimed a famous 1-0 victory.Most read in FA CupThey’ve worn it every year since in the FA Cup third round, including a 3-0 win over Oxford United and in the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool a year ago.The campaign is called No More Red and provides opportunities for connection and safe spaces for young people.Once again, they have teamed up with Adidas to build on work being done by the Arsenal in the Community initiative.Mikel Arteta bizarrely appears to blame Carabao Cup BALL for Arsenal’s missed chances as trophy drought set to continueArsenal star Declan Rice has insisted that the shirt adds to the “special connection” to the fansHe said: “There’s an immense pride you feel when you pull on the No More Red shirt.”Having such a special connection with our supporters in our community gives us a real understanding of the people we’re representing and the role we can have as players in raising awareness around issues such as youth crime and violence.”Their stories give us inspiration which fuels our performances.”Our community drives us forward, and we win together.”The head of Arsenal in the Community, Freddie Hudson also spoke about the campaign.He added: “Knife crime and serious youth violence is incredibly complex.”We don’t have the solution to fix the problem, but we know our work with adidas is helping keep young people safe and create opportunities for more positive futures. “It’s important we continue to invest in safe spaces where we engage young people facing multiple challenges as they navigate their way through their lives.”This is where trust is built, and positive relationships develop with our staff.”Being part of something positive like No More Red creates an important sense of belonging.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The safe spaces and trusted relationships lead to connections and opportunities like volunteering, education and employment.”Over time, we see young leaders emerge from our projects to inspire and influence other young people to make good life choices.” More

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      Premier League club to make history by wearing AI-generated kit designed by fans

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE club is set to make history by wearing an AI-generated kit designed by supporters.Manchester City and Puma have collaborated on a new innovative idea to give fans the “unique opportunity”.Man City fans will be able to design next season’s third kit using AICredit: xThe Premier League champions will be offering fans the chance to design the club’s official third kit for the 2026/27 season.The Puma AI creator tool will allow fans to design their dream Man City kits by using text prompts and customization tools.The system also has intuitive sliders that will help fans edit their potential kits.The winning design will be worn by the Man City team during the 2026/27 campaign and be sold in club stores.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club released a video on social media to promote the idea, which led to many supporters getting excited.One posted: “Can’t wait to try this out.”A second wrote: “Cool.”However, many were also worried that some designs might not look great.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third commented: “This could go horribly bad.”A fourth said: “Urm not so sure about this.”Beleaguered Man City boss Pep Guardiola involved in bizarre interview when discussing Rico Lewis red cardSunSport’s attempt at creating a Man City shirt based on Manchester CathedralCredit: PUMA AIThis one featuring bank coins would be perfect for a team known for splashing the cashOne that might not go down so well is this Manchester United inspired design featuring the red of their rivals and a depiction of Old TraffordSunSport had a go at using the tool and created a potential shirt based on a pattern from Manchester Cathedral.The tool created a stunning gold kit with navy trim that was detailed with a cool pattern.Chief marketing and fan experience officer for City Football Group Nuria Tarre said: “Through the power of AI, we are delighted to offer fans this special opportunity to be a part of Manchester City history and design a kit that could one day be worn by their heroes on the pitch.”Each City kit plays a fundamental role in connecting fans around the world to our club and we’re excited to see how they engage with this truly unique initiative.”Man City faced backlash over their special ‘Oasis’ kit that was released earlier this year, with many comparing it to a Refresher sweet.AI was used to predict the kits for nations competing in Euro 2024.However, many of the actual kits did not look like the creations that it presented.Fans were not keen on Man City’s ‘Oasis band’ kit released this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Fans can’t believe their eyes as WWE legend The Undertaker unveils Serie A minnows’ kit in ‘greatest collab ever’

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      WWE legend The Undertaker has amazed football fans after he unveiled a historic new kit for Genoa.The Serie A outfit revealed an all-new black third kit, the first in the club’s 131-year history.The Undertaker stunned fans as he helped to launch Genoa’s all-new black kitCredit: Instagram @genoacfcIt features a gold trim and is part of the club’s ‘Golden Dark Side of Genoa’ campaignCredit: Instagram @genoacfcThis new kit features the usual sponsor symbols and club crest woven in gold on a black background, also complete with a golden trim.Genoa teased the kit at noon on Tuesday by releasing a video on their social media pages. The video featured a panning high shot of the city paired with the unmistakable theme music of The Undertaker. The video then switched to a view of a puddle, before a person in a black leather boot stepped through it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe next shot saw the silhouette of a figure with an open crown design hat.The next chime of bells saw the camera swap to a close-up shot of the club’s crest.And then, three hours later, Genoa revealed a picture of The Undertaker posing in their new kit in all its glory while he rocked a black bandana.Follow-up images showed off the back and sleeves of the shirt, with the text on them keeping the gold trim seen on the front, while another showed The Undertaker doing a “cut-throat” pose.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn a statement, Genoa said: “The entertainment, music, artists and sports genre is enriched with the wrestling champion Undertaker.”He is in the Olympus of ring legends in a beloved and transgenerational sport.”Fans absolutely love Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘fan boy moment’ as WWE legend The Undertaker makes shock Saudi appearanceReacting to the new kit, one social media user said: “Is Genoa trying to recruit me as a fan? I can feel it.”A second said: “No idea how this crossover happened but what a kit!”A third added: “A collaboration we didn’t know we needed.”Another said: “Things I never thought I really needed to see for 1000.”The Undertaker – real name Mark William Calaway – retired from wrestling in November 2020 but has made the odd cameo comeback appearance much to fan’s delight.It is not the first time he has collaborated with football either.The WWE icon left Cristiano Ronaldo starstruck as he made a shock appearance at a pre-season friendly between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.The Genoa kit is the latest in their “Golden Dark Side of Genoa” campaign, which began last December with Rita Ora as the face of a Golden kit launch for the club’s 130th anniversary.Genoa stands as the oldest existing club in Italian football and have nine championships to their name, but none since 1924.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey currently sit 17th in the Serie A, having won just two of their 12 matches in the league this season.Former Manchester City and Liverpool star Mario Balotelli signed for the club last month in a free transfer. More

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      Ipswich’s pink kit divides fans as some blast ‘Ed Sheeran disasterclass’ after pop star helped design third shirt

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      IPSWICH fans have been left divided as the club debuted its Ed Sheeran collaboration third kit.Before the season began, Town announced they would have a special third kit for the season designed with musician and Tractor Boys superfan Sheeran.Ipswich debuted their pink third kit for their trip to TottenhamCredit: ReutersIt was designed in collaboration with Ed Sheeran, who was in attendance at the gameCredit: Sky SportsThe kit finally saw the light of day as Ipswich paid a visit to Tottenham in the Premier League, with Sheeran in attendance in North London.However, the pink colour scheme inspired by “Suffolk Pink” left fans divided.Taking to social media, one fan said: “Ed Sheeran disasterclass.”A second said: “[It] Hurts my eyes.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother said: “That Ipswich kit is so clean.”A fourth added: “That Ipswich kit is gorgeous.”A club statement when the kit was revealed in the summer said: “Inspired by ‘Suffolk Pink’, representing the iconic cottages scattered across the county, the new shirt features the silhouette of Framlingham Castle, made famous by Ed’s track ‘Castle on Hill’. “The Wolsey Gate, which inspired the turrets at the top of the Town crest, is also included in the design.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Ed Sheeran x Ipswich Town’ appears inside the neck whilst an Ipswich Town heart motif takes its place on the back of the shirt.”Soundwaves created from the cheer of the crowd as players run out of the tunnel also appear on the front of the shirt, along with a representation of the 60 miles of Suffolk coastline, running from Felixstowe to Lowestoft.”Inside the luxury hotel owned by Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna’s familyBefore the Spurs game, Kieran McKenna’s side were winless in the Premier League, having racked up five wins and five defeats from the opening ten games.Two of those draws had come away from home. More