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      England new kit 2024: Shirt release date, price and St George’s cross saga

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      ENGLAND’S football team has been making headlines recently for a new kit that has been dividing fans.Tory PM Rishi Sunak slammed the new kit, while opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer joined calls for Nike to scrap it entirely. But what is all the fuss about?England captain Harry Kane wearing the new home match day shirtCredit: X/ EnglandNoni Madueke and Jaden Philogene wearing their new kit in the England U21 game against Azerbaijan on March 22Credit: GettySome of England’s footballing legends modelling the new kitCredit: X/ EnglandWhen will England’s Euro 2024 kit be available to buy?As England’s football team gears up for glory at the Euros, the kit they will be wearing on the battlefield has finally been unveiled.Taking to social media to post a picture of the kits, the England account said: “Our England. Our pride. Our family. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿”The men’s collection, which Gareth Southgate’s players will wear at this summer’s Euros, will be released on March 21, while the women’s kits will go on sale in June.England’s men’s team are expected to debut the home kit when they take on Brazil in a friendly on Saturday, before they host Belgium three days later.read more england footballThe Lionesses’ next game is a Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden at Wembley on April 5.Some fans have been thrilled with the news, hailing the design as an instant classic that is sure to bring football home this year.While others have determined that the new kit is “too woke” and “too expensive”.How much is England’s Euro 2024 kit?Both the men’s and women’s match shirts are retailing at £124.99, while the children’s match top is retailing at a slightly lower £119.Most read in FootballIf fans want something a little cheaper they can opt for the stadium top, which has been priced at £84.99, while the kid’s jersey is £64.99.Kids can also don the full kit for £54.99, while infant kits are currently being priced at £49.England’s Best and Worst KitsIn an exclusive interview with The Sun, Labour’s Keir Starmer blasted the prices, saying that they need to be reduced.He said: “I’m not even sure they can properly explain why they thought they needed to change in the first place.”They could also reduce the price of the shirts.”Why did Nike change the England flag?Fans were quick to notice that the traditional red cross on the Three Lions’ kit has been altered to one with navy, light blue and purple.It is thought to be a nod to the 1966 World Cup winners’ training kit.The change led to some labelling the shirt “woke” as they called on the manufacturer to revert back to the usual colours. Goalkeepers David Seaman and Peter Shilton, as well as former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp have all given the shirt substitution a red card.But according to The Mail, Nike will not succumb to pressure from some England fans.A Nike spokesperson said: “The England 2024 Home kit disrupts history with a modern take on a classic.”The trim on the cuffs takes its cues from the training gear worn by England’s 1966 heroes, with a gradient of blues and reds topped with purple.”The same colours also feature an interpretation of the flag of St. George on the back of the collar.”It is understood the flag alteration was the work of a Nike designer, but was also signed off by the FA.And the FA insist the decision was made to “honour the classic colour regime of 1966 training gear”.Sir Keir told The Sun that the “flag is used by everybody, it is a unifier, it doesn’t need to be changed”.He said: “We just need to be proud of it. So I think they should just reconsider this and change it back.”There has been some controversy over the changed St George’s flagCredit: PAStarmer slammed the FA and Nike for changing the national kitCredit: Darren FletcherWhich kit will the England team wear?The home kit is the classic white with a blue collar and blue shorts.The second strip is all purple and has received widespread praise from fans.Meanwhile, the keepers will be donning an eye-catching orange jersey.Although some fans have been left baffled by the away kit – arguing that it’s the new “blue and black dress” optical illusion.Why is England’s Euro 2024 kit purple?According to a statement from the England football team, the new match gear has been inspired by old footballing legends.The team said that “the bold purple colour remixes reds and blues from the past.”So, it seems as though the team has decided to mix kits from the past, which have traditionally been either blue or red, to bring the team into the future.Many fans were thrilled with the look of the strips.One said: “So that’s what Kane will look like when he lifts the Euros trophy this summer.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile a second responded: “Omg we’re actually winning it all.”And a third said: “Honestly some of our greatest kits ever.”Who will be wearing the new kit at the Euros?Although the official line-up won’t be announced until May 21, here are some of the legends we expect to see at the Euros:
      The new away kit has combined England’s previous away coloursCredit: https://www.instagram.com/officialfootballfashion/p/C4s5FMHsU1J/?img_index=10Bukayo Saka models the new away kitCredit: X/ EnglandFans can expect to see Harry Maguire donning the new kit at the EurosCredit: Instagram / @england More

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      England fans convinced away kit is new ‘blue and black dress’ optical illusion as they can’t decide what colour it is

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      ENGLAND’S new away kit has reminded some fans of the infamous “blue and black dress” optical illusion of 2015.Nine years ago social media was left truly divided by a picture of a dress.Bukayo Saka models England’s new away kitCredit: https://twitter.com/EnglandThis blue and black dress divided social media in 2015Millions debated its colour online, with many arguing that it was white and gold… even though in actual fact it was blue and black.The Three Lions’ new away kit has seen them stray away from their usual changed colours of red or blue.In fact, England chiefs officially describe it as combining the two to create an “eye-catching purple”.Seeing the strip, one fan wrote on social media: “This new England away kit is gonna be the football equivalent of that ‘what colour is the dress?’ photo from a few years back!”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe kit has generally gone down well with fans.One called it: “A thing of beauty.”While a second gushed: “Phwoar.”A third wrote: “It’s 100 per cent gonna bang at festivals across the country this summer.”Most read in FootballAnd another added: “Take my money!”England’s four matches prior to Euro 2024 are all set to take place on home soil.I’m a Premier League champion who snubbed an England call-up – I was an idiot and it’s my biggest regretGareth Southgate’s side host Brazil on Saturday and Belgium next Tuesday, with both matches taking place at Wembley.In June they will welcome Bosnia & Herzegovina to St James’ Park, before returning to the national stadium to face Iceland.The Three Lions will then kick off their Euro 2024 campaign by playing Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on June 16. More

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      Nigeria unveil new ‘fire’ kit with rarely-seen missing detail – but some fans think it’s an ’embarrassment’

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      FOOTBALL fans have heaped praise on Nigeria’s new kit… even though it is missing one key detail.The Super Eagles’ classic black and green colours will remain one of their strips – with supporters going crazy for the latest iteration.Nigeria have brought out two impressive new kitsCredit: Twitter / ESPNAfricaTheir new white strip is missing a key detailCredit: Twitter / ESPNAfricaBut in a break from convention, the other kit is white with green trim.It is the first time in three years that Nigeria will pull on a shirt with white as the main colour.And even more surprising is the fact that there is no badge on the jersey.Yet despite this unique detail missing from the shirt, the reaction was overwhelmingly positive.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan said: “This is lovely 😍.”Another added: “The white fire 🔥.”A third replied: “Lovely kits, hope we will win some silverware with it.”While a fourth responded: “Wow… what a beautiful design.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd a fifth said: “This jersey is the best in the world 🌎.”Nigeria could debut either of their new kits when they face Ghana on Friday.Chelsea legend Didier Drogba joins wild celebrations as Ivory Coast win Afcon beating Nigeria 2-1 in the finalThey then take on Mali on Tuesday in their first two international matches since the Africa Cup of Nations.Nigeria were beaten 2-1 by Ivory Coast in the Afcon final last month as their 11-year wait for a fourth title goes on.Nigeria boast a healthy reputation for releasing superb kitsCredit: Twitter / ESPNAfricaFans are loving the new designsCredit: Twitter / ESPNAfrica More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo makes subtle change to Al-Nassr kit as he returns to signature look – did you spot it?

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has made a subtle tweak to his Al-Nassr kit.The footballing icon, 39, scored the winner in their AFC Champions League last-16 first leg clash against Al Feiha on Wednesday.
      Cristiano Ronaldo made a subtle change to his Al-Nassr kitCredit: Getty
      He was spotted wearing his iconic long sleeves in his most recent gameCredit: Getty
      But during the outing, eagle-eyed fans spotted Ronaldo had made a small change to his kit.
      During his time in the Middle East, Ronaldo has often been seen wearing a short sleeve shirt with an undershirt of the same yellow colour covering his arms.
      However, Ronaldo now seems to have gotten his wish to return to his signature look.
      That’s after the former Real Madrid and Manchester United ace was pictured wearing a long sleeve shirt.
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      Ronaldo has been synonymous with wearing long sleeves throughout his career.
      And the Saudi club’s kit suppliers Nike now seem to have created a version of the kit Ronaldo can use in the hot climate of Saudi Arabia.
      The Portugal international was not the only star to make use of this new kit either.
      Nine of the other players who started the game with Ronaldo wore the long sleeve kit, with only Marcelo Brozovic and goalkeeper Raghed Al-Najjar opting for the short sleeve option.
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      Ronaldo’s latest strike means he has now scored 31 goals in 32 games this season.
      He also unveiled a new celebration for the goal.
      Nine of his team-mates joined Ronaldo in wearing long sleeve shirtsCredit: Getty
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      Deportivo Wanka to FL Fart, the football clubs with the rudest names – and the innocent stories behind them

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      MANY will remember when Deportivo Wanka took Britain by storm. The shirt has become a cult collectable and gave top flight clubs a run for their money by selling thousands of shirts in the mid-2000s.
      The D. Wanka shirt sold out in 2006Credit: Football kit archive
      But the Peruvian team are not the only club to cause a stir with their unfortunate name.
      Awkward translations and unfortunately named villages mean that a lot of innocently named clubs around the world have ended up the butt of the joke.
      From an Indonesian side named after cement to a club in Wales that has visitors sniggering like kids, we’ve found some teams that deserve a red card for indecency. 
      Check out the best below…
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      Deportivo Wanka 
      Innocently named after the Wanka tribe which once occupied Huancayo, Peru this team were very puzzled when their name made headlines, with one spokesperson saying: “It is very strange. Everyone in Britain seems to think we have a funny name.”
      And Subside sports, who sold the kit, admitted: “The club just doesn’t get the joke.”
      Deportivo Moron 
      Another deportivo, which means football club, with a dodgy translation. 
      This Argentine side is named after its local city, Moron, which is just outside Buenos Aires. 
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      Bonar Bridge FC 
      Based in the heart of the Kyle of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands, Bonar Bridge proclaims itself a ‘proud member of the North Caledonian Football League.’  
      Unsurprisingly, it gets its name from the local bridge, a towering steel structure that is built to impress, as well as to serve an important purpose. 
      A Bonar Bridge FC signCredit: https://twitter.com/bonar_fc?lang=en-GB
      Bonar Bridge FC pitchCredit: https://twitter.com/bonar_fc?lang=en-GB
      FL Fart 
      In English, the dictionary definition of ‘Fart’ is ‘to emit wind from anus’, but in Norwegian it simply means ‘speed’. 
      The team are certainly living up to their name (the Norwegian version), and have made it to the third division in Norway. 
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      Kanye Swallows 
      It might seem like this club’s got it in for a certain American rapper, but in fact it’s named after its home village in South Botswana. 
      The team currently plays in the Botswana Premier League. 
      Cockermouth
      The garishly named Welsh club club refers to itself as the ‘Cockermouth Titans’ , and plays in the Smurfit Kappa Cumberland Premier League. 
      The local town, Cockermouth, is named as such because it sits alongside the spot where the River Cocker flows into the River Derwent. 
      Wacker Innsbruck
      Contrary to what its name suggests, this team has nothing at all to do with the Colombian singer and Gerard Pique’s ex Shakira.
      The Austrian team is named after local town, Innsbruck, and its epithet, ‘Wacker’, simply means ‘brave’ in Austrian. 
      Wacker Innsbruck fans getting rowdyCredit: Getty
      Wacker Innsbruck play their matches at the multi-purpose stadium Tivoli NeuCredit: Getty
      Nyasa Big Bullets FC
      The Malawian football club landed on the name Big Bullets after trailing others along the same lines, including  Bata Bullets, Bakili Bullets and Total Big Bullets. 
      The team have recently been living up to their ambitious name, becoming the Malawi TNM Super League Champion in 2023. 
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      Semen Padang
      This Indonesian club is named after its owner, a cement producing company, which makes sense given the direct translation of Semen Padang, is ‘Cement Field.’
      The club has not come on well and has been unable to get back into the top flight after being relegated in 2019. More

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      Man Utd’s 2024-25 home shirt ‘leaked’ as fans praise retro design and say ‘it’s giving me Vodafone vibes’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S home kit for next season has allegedly been leaked online.The shirt looks to be a retro design reminiscent of their 2003 kit.
      Fans compared it to a shirt from 2003Credit: TikTok / mufchants
      United’s away shirt features a blue designCredit: TikTok / mufchants
      That kit was adorned by the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy, a young Cristiano Ronaldo and Roy Keane.
      The new kit features the Adidas three stripes in white on the sleeve but a similar black trim to the 2003 number.
      The shirt also features a new sponsor adorning the front of the shirt.
      United will be sponsored by technology company Snapdragon for the first time next season.
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      They are currently sponsored by software company Team Viewer.
      Fans on X (formerly known as Twitter) seemed to rate the potential new shirt – with many liking the retro feel of the design.
      One fan wrote: “That home kit is fire.
      “Vodafone vibes.”
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      Another said: “Gives me retro vibes. I like it.”
      Some disagreed with the feel of the kit, with one saying it looked more like their AON kit from 2010.
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      Another X user wrote: “Same vibes” alongside a picture of Van Nistelrooy wearing the 2003 kit.
      Another gave a more mixed review, saying: “Seems like one of those kits that might look ugly in pictures but incredible in real life.”
      A video also emerged of the new away shirt, which is a dark blue with red detailing on the sleeves.
      Cristiano Ronaldo shows off the Vodafone kit of 2003Credit: Getty
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      Ray Parlour names recent Arsenal kit the worst ever as he claims even the infamous ‘bruised banana’ shirt wasn’t as bad

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      RAY PARLOUR has named the Arsenal third shirt from the 2014-15 season as the worst kit ever.The Arsenal legend who is most famous for his time at the Emirates between 1992-2004 revealed what Gunners kit he disliked the most.
      Ray Parlour revealed what Arsenal kit he disliked the mostCredit: Getty
      Parlour revealed the third kit in the 2014-15 season was the worst one everCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The Arsenal legend then said the 1992 away kit was his favouriteCredit: Getty
      Parlour, 50, was a part of the golden years under Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
      During his 15 years at the club, the Essex boy had to play in many different shirts.
      But in an exclusive interview with LuckyBlock.com, Parlour said a kit he did not play in was the worst he had seen.
      He said: “Puma made some good kits back in their day, but they had some bad ones as well. Some shockers. Do you know what always sticks out in my mind?
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      “It was the third kit in 2014/15. It was a light blue one. That wasn’t a great kit at all.”
      The four-time FA Cup champ had no affection for the shirt, which featured diagonal stripes in dark and sky blue with yellow edging.
      However, the ex-midfielder went on to say the famous why the “bruised banana” kit of 1992 was his favourite Arsenal shirt.
      Parlour continued: “Yeah I made my debut in that one.
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      “I always played in decent kits. The gold Nike one that we won the Premier League at Old Trafford in was always a special one.
      “’I’ve still got a few at home. You always try to keep the best ones.”
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      The now-sports pundit left North London in 2004 and headed to Yorkshire to play for Middlesbrough for three seasons.
      Parlour then spent his final professional playing years in Hull.
      While he was at Arsenal he won the Premier League three times, and was nicknamed ‘The Romford Pele’.
      He has since become a top pundit on talkSPORT. More

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      Leaked new Chelsea away kit appears to commemorate one of greatest Stamford Bridge goals… with just one problem

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      CHELSEA’S new leaked away kit appears to pay homage to a great goal scored at Stamford Bridge.However, the goal in question was scored by Ronaldinho in 2005.
      A leaked Chelsea kit looks set to pay homage to Ronaldinho and BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      Ronaldinho scored an iconic goal against Chelsea wearing the 2005 away kitCredit: Rex
      And kit manufacturer Nike now looks set to produce a similar away strip for next seasonCredit: Nike vis FOOTY HEADLINES
      🔵 A Stamford Bridge classic, #OTD in 2005!⏰⚽️0⃣8⃣ Gudjohnsen ⏰⚽️1⃣7⃣ Lampard ⏰⚽️1⃣9⃣ Duff ⏰⚽️2⃣7⃣ Ronaldinho⏰⚽️3⃣8⃣ Ronaldinho⏰⚽️7⃣6⃣ Terry @ChelseaFC | #UCL pic.twitter.com/MhNGmjqzLq— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) March 8, 2021

      Back in the 2004/05 season, Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea started their last 16 Champions League home leg against Barcelona 2-1 down following the first leg at the Camp Nou.
      Chelsea went on to produce a stunning 4-2 win after going 3-0 ahead inside 20 minutes.
      But it was Barcelona and Ronaldinho’s second goal 38 minutes into the game which stunned the world.
      The Brazilian trickster picked up the ball on the edge of the D before lashing a shot into the left side of the goal from a standing start.
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      And the golden-reddish kit Ronaldinho and co wore that famous night almost 19 years ago now appears to be in works to be the inspiration behind Chelsea’s 2024/25 away kit.
      Leaked pictures on footyheadlines show Chelsea’s Nike manufactured kit with a similar colour.
      It is completed with blue lettering and a blue and red trim at the ends of the shirt and short sleeves.
      This blue trim is also complete on the blue trim, while the badge can be seen in blue and red colouration.
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      Chelsea would go on to be eliminated in semi-finals by Liverpool that season.
      They would eventually go on to lift the trophy for the first time in 2012 before winning it again in 2021.
      The Blues home kit also appears to have been leaked earlier this month.
      Although fans were not too happy discovering what the kit looked like.
      The leaked kit shows Chelsea with a golden-reddish lookCredit: FOOTY HEADLINES
      It comes complete with a blue and red trim, blue lettering and a red and blue badgeCredit: FOOTY HEADLINES
      Here’s how the kit could look on ChelseaCredit: Getty Images edited via FOOTY HEADLINES More