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    Kit makers Castore in new Premier League shirt blunder as fans spot issue in pre-season and say ‘we’re a joke’

    EVERTON fans have branded their club a “joke” after spotting a problem with their new kit.The Toffees drew 3-3 with Sligo Rovers in a pre-season friendly that was overshadowed by a problem with one of the player’s shirts.Castore have come under fire for their Everton kitsThe badge on Idrissa Gueye’s shirt peeled awayFans spotted the Everton badge on Idrissa Gueye’s shirt had almost peeled off and was flapping in the wind.Some supporters took aim at kit-maker Castore for the problem, with the manufacturer once again getting in hot water over their kits.Last season Aston Villa ditched Castore over shirts that clinged to players’ bodies as they sweated during matches.The wet look was uncomfortable for players and drew criticism for making Villa stars appear “like they just came out of a bath”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLVilla terminated their deal with Castore early and the manufacturer had to produce a new kit for the team to play in for the remainder of the season.Now Castore have come under fire once again in Everton’s first outing in their new kit.One fan reacted to the badge almost falling off, saying: “Castore are the worst brand I have ever seen for football shirts…yet clubs still run with them.”Another added: “Castore is a joke of a brand.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAn Everton supporter wrote: “Been saying this about Castore since the rumours that we were getting them in. Shocking decision from the club.”And another commented: “We’re a joke.”Premier League sides deducted points and others at riskIt’s not clear if Castore were directly to blame for the issue with the Everton badge. More

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    Watch as Lamine Yamal, 17, stars alongside Ronaldinho and Barcelona legends in incredible new kit advert

    RISING STAR Lamine Yamal has starred alongside Ronaldinho and a whole host of Barcelona stars to promote the club’s new kit.An incredible advert for the new home shirt was jam-packed full of familiar faces.Lamine Yamal has starred in Barcelona’s latest kit launch videoCredit: FC BARCELONA Club legend Ronaldinho also featuredCredit: FC BARCELONA Yamal, 17, is quickly becoming the face of Barcelona as he continues to astonish the football world with his staggering ability at such a young age.And the club’s new campaign is no different with the teenager sharing the stage with some of the club’s greatest ever players.The promotional clip starts with Brazil and Barca legend Ronaldinho looking straight down the camera and saying: “Let’s play”.Before Yamal and teammate Raphinha are both filmed juggling the ball with a backdrop of Brazilian flags and club crests. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe list of former icons featured in the video doesn’t stop there either with Andres Iniesta and Carles Puyol also making a cameo.And current stars haven’t shied away from the camera either.Pedri, Robert Lewandowski, and Gavi amongst a whole host of featured players.Women’s team stars like Ballon d’Or winning duo Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati also appear in the kit launch clip.Most read in FootballAndres Iniesta was also in the videoCredit: FC BARCELONA Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski were among other members of the current squad to make an appearanceCredit: FC BARCELONA Pedri also had a small cameoCredit: FC BARCELONA Women’s team star and Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati shows up in the clipCredit: FC BARCELONA Carles Puyol was another legend to join inCredit: FC BARCELONA Barcelona’s new kit is an homage to their first ever stripCredit: EPABEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBarcelona have harked back to their first ever kit for the inspiration for their newest home strip.With this season marking 125 years of the Catalan giants, Barcelona and Nike have made a kit that splits the iconic blue and red in two rather than their usual striped look.ITV pundits gush over Yamal and reveal what they did at 16 from working on building sites to drinking cider in a fieldThe design is one that was used in the club’s first ever kit, over a century ago, as well as being chosen for the 2006/07 and 2008/09 kits. Yamal won’t just be sporting a new kit for Barcelona next season, but also a new number.The teen sensation has ditched the number 27 and will instead wear the number 19 from next season.The new number has had fans thinking his career is “scripted” with the number 19 also worn by Lionel Messi during his early days at the Nou Camp.Yamal has already been compared to Messi after photos emerged of the winger being bathed by the Argentina superstar when he was just a baby as part of a charity photoshoot.Yamal is certainly getting off to the right start if he does want to follow in the footsteps of the great Lionel Messi.The youngster was a standout star at Euro 2024 this summer, registering five goal contributions in Germany.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd his efforts won him the Young Player of the Tournament award as well as lifting the trophy itself with Spain.While he also smashed the record for youngest goalscorer in Euros history and became the youngest player to ever start a major international final.Yamal will wear the number 19 next season for BarcelonaCredit: ReutersLionel Messi wore the same shirt number during his early days at BarcaCredit: Getty More

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    Arsenal officially release 2024-25 away kit with bold new colourway and reveal reason following furious fan backlash

    ARSENAL have released a striking new away kit in collaboration with British African heritage brand Labrum London.The black shirt features a green adidas badge and red Gunners logo, with the same colours on the collar and shoulders. Declan Rice and Alessia Russo wear the new Arsenal away shirtsCredit: Instagram @arsenalThe design celebrates the club’s African supportersCredit: Instagram @arsenalArsenal will expect to challenge for trophies next seasonCredit: Instagram @arsenalA club statement said: “We’re celebrating our connection to our African supporters via inspiration from the continent’s design traditions.  “Featuring the traditional pan-African colours of black, red and green, this shirt is punctuated with a striking white zig-zag graphic designed by Labrum London founder Foday Dumbuya.”These colours and cultural cues bind together to create a mural of our past and present connection to the African diaspora in London and beyond – championing the rich cultural heritage within the team and across our supporter base.”Labrum London founder Foday Dumbuya added: “As a second-generation immigrant growing up in London, I watched some incredible Arsenal players with African heritage. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”These players were amazing role models to me, playing the game in a beautiful way, but also representing the wider community that I connect with. “Arsenal as a club has such a strong connection to this community, so it is an incredibly proud moment for me to have collaborated on this design with them.”When the shirt was leaked in April, some Gunners fans were not thrilled with the new look.One fan tweeted: “Replace addidas immediately.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA second wrote: “That is f*****g awful man.”Another said: “So disappointed.”Fans love what Arsenal legend was doing live on BBC during Gareth Southgate’s interview after Euro 2024 finalA fourth added: “Big miss.”Arsenal narrowly missed out on the Premier League title last term.They will expect another challenge in the coming season.Fans wanting to buy the authentic away shirt can purchase one direct from the club for £110.Arsenal have a tricky start to the season More

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    Belgium stars suffer wardrobe malfunction with ‘ugly’ kit compared to Premier League shirt that was axed mid-season

    FOOTBALL fans mocked Belgium’s Euro 2024 kit during their defeat to Slovakia as their shirts were left covered in sweat.Domenico Tedesco’s side were on the wrong end of the first major shock of the tournament as they suffered a 1-0 defeat in Frankfurt on Monday evening.Belgium’s shirts were mocked on social media for being covered in sweatCredit: GettyThe kit situation added to a dismal 90 minutes for Domenico Tedesco’s sideCredit: GettyThat was despite lining up with a star-studded forward line that included Romelu Lukaku, Kevin de Bruyne, Leandro Trossard and Jeremy Doku.And their all-star cast were left looking even more of a mess due to the state of their Adidas jerseys.Sweat seemed to be seeping through the shirts causing them to stick to the stomachs of the players.A similar accusation was made about Aston Villa’s strip earlier this season, before they changed it.READ MORE ON EURO 2024And one fan compared the two kits, saying: “These Belgium shirts look wetter than those Castore shirts #avfc.”While another added: “That Belgium shirt is f***ing ugly.”A third responded: “Adidas making very sweaty looking shirts for Belgium 🥵.”While a fourth replied: “Belgium shirts bit wet look 👀 plus they have to be one of the most overrated teams.. loads of talent but always s*** in a tournament #avfc.”Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBelgium’s defeat to Slovakia puts them at risk of a second successive group-stage exit at a major tournament following their disaster at the 2022 World Cup.They now prepare to face Romania on Saturday knowing they need a win to avoid pinning their hopes on their final group game against Ukraine.The Tartan Army start to sing in Colonge after earlier heavy rainBut Tedesco and Co face stiff competition after Romania impressed in a 3-0 win over Ukraine.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

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    Hundreds of Newcastle fans queue outside St James’ Park from MIDNIGHT to buy adidas kit at 8am after ‘best advert ever’

    HUNDREDS of Newcastle fans have lined the streets outside St James’ Park in the hopes of getting their hands on the club’s new home kit.Magpies supporters were queuing from the early hours of the morning as the club released their new kit with manufacturer Adidas.Newcastle United fans turned out in their hundreds for the launch of the new home kitCredit: X @ChronicleNUFCSupporters queued outside St James’ Park to get their hands on the new Adidas shirtCredit: X @ChronicleNUFCThe queue stretched a long way from the stadiumCredit: X @ChronicleNUFC👏 This is commitment! “I couldn’t sleep last night so I thought I’d come and get the new shirt – I’ve been here since 12-12.30am.”#NUFC pic.twitter.com/cWcpaFaycs— The Chronicle (@ChronicleNUFC) June 7, 2024

    Video online showed a huge line of fans waiting patiently to get inside the club shop over an hour before it had even opened for the kit drop.While one fan even told The Chronicle that they had been waiting outside the stadium from midnight – some EIGHT HOURS before the launch.The Newcastle faithful are excited to return to kits made by Adidas after periods with their shirts being designed by Puma and Castore in recent years.Fans already have nostalgia around the old Adidas kits that the club wore between 1995 and 2010.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd as if reminiscing on the good times wasn’t enough to get fans to open their wallets, Adidas produced a superb promotional video for the new strip.The ad featured stars from the current crop of players alongside some former legends as Adidas pulled on the heartstrings of Newcastle fans.The video, narrated by Alan Shearer, is played over a dramatised version of iconic Georgie folk song Blaydon Races.While Newcastle stars such as Alexander Isak, Joelinton, Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes take part in the ad.Most read in FootballEddie Howe and Jason Tindall posed in the training gear during the advertCredit: X @NUFCAnthony Gordon also made an appearanceCredit: X @NUFCJoelinton was another star to feature in the videoCredit: X @NUFCBruno Guimaraes made a cameo tooCredit: X @NUFCBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCoaching tag team Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall also make an appearance as they model some of the new adidas training kit.And Toon legends such as Shola Ameobi and Shearer himself also pop up in the spine-tingling video.Newcastle humiliated 8-0 by A-League All-Stars in bizarre post-season friendly as fans demand refund Newcastle fans were blown away with the incredible advert and took to social media to heap praise on it.One wrote: “One of the best adverts we’ve ever seen. Smashed it out of the park!”While another added: “Just got chills watching this”.A third commented: “Just wow!! Absolutely class advert man.”And a fourth joked: “Let’s keep this nice and simple. Where do I send all my money? I’ll just have one of everything please.”Newcastle’s kit deal with Adidas is said to run until the 2029/30 season and will see the club pocket a whopping £40million per year.While Adidas will certainly be getting their returns out of the deal too with the authentic home kit currently on sale for an eye-watering £110 on the club website.Former Newcastle star Shola Ameobi showed up in the adCredit: X @NUFCThe clip was narrated by Alan ShearerCredit: X @NUFCFans got a glimpse at the Adidas kitCredit: X @NUFCThe collar featured the badge worn by the Magpies between 1976 and 1983Credit: X @NUFC More

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    Everyone can see the football shirts – but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you spot the odd ones out in 11 seconds

    YOU might just have 20/20 vision and a high IQ if you can spot the odd football shirts out in this mind-boggling illusion.With Euro 2024 just around the corner, this is the perfect puzzle to get you in the mood for this summers football.Only those with eagle eyes can find the three rogue shirts in this imageCredit: Ticket-CompareHowever, overcoming this brainteaser will be no easy feat and it’s bound to leave you pulling your hair out as you race against the clock.That’s because you can’t afford to make any mistakes in order to succeed – so the pressure is on.But with the sharpest of eyes and the strongest of minds, you stand a great chance of victory.Even those with perfect observational skills are likely to pass this test before it gets the better of you.Read more Optical IllusionsAnd by searching every single part of this image, you stand a higher chance of finding the out of place shirts before it’s too late.In the image provided by Ticket-Compare, we can see 40 white and blue chequered shirts lined up in five rows of eight.Each shirt also has the number “10” written on its front.However, while they may all look identical at first glance, there are three rogue kits that aren’t quite the same as the others – and it’s your job to find them.Most read in FootballAccording to Ticket-Compare, cracking this tricky puzzle typically takes about 75 seconds – but you’ll need to crack it in just 11 seconds or less to prove you have the highest IQ.It might sound like a daunting challenge, but we know you’ve got what it takes to get the job done.Everyone can see the Euros footballers – but you have 20-20 vision & a high IQ if you can spot the ref’s whistle in 11 secondsIf you can really focus on the task at hand, and make sure you check every square inch of the picture, then you should be able to uncover the three rogue shirts.Make sure you also think outside the box, too, as this isn’t as simple as it seems.So, without further ado, off you go – and good luck.If you are struggling however, then we can offer you one clue to help you succeed; none of the odd shirts out are in the top two rows!If you still can’t find all three, then the answers have been circled for you below.How does an optical illusion work?
    By Tom Malley
    OPTICAL illusions are a great way to test your eyesight and cognitive skills, requiring you to really think about and observe what’s in front of you.
    More often than not, players are required to find something hidden within an image that can’t immediately be found on a first glance.
    But the more you stare at it, the more your brain tries to help you find the answer.
    What you see and what you think you see are two completely different things, but your senses gather information and send it your brain.
    Your brain then creates a perception with this information, whereby it fills in gaps when there is incomplete information, or creates an image that isn’t even there.
    This reaction is actually a survival instinct.
    Our brains have evolved to quickly work to piece together any information it can get, before doing its best to figure out the rest.
    So when you’re looking at an optical illusion, your brain works with what it’s got to develop a reality in order to help you see the answer in the image.

    Were you able to spot all three shirts before time ran out?Credit: Ticket-CompareCan you spot the whistle in less than nine seconds?Credit: BetwayIf that challenge was too easy for you, however, then why not have a go at one of our many other optical illusions?That includes trying to spot the whistle amongst the Euro 2024 footballers in less than nine seconds.This mind-boggling football illusion has puzzle fanatics stumped and struggling to find the answer – but do you have what it takes to score?If that’s still not hard enough, then see if you can find the lollipop in the jungle scene in under seven seconds.Everyone can see the cheeky monkey but you need 20/20 vision to have any chance of beating the clock.READ MORE SUN STORIESAlternatively, you can try and spot the pocket watch at the tea party in less than seven seconds.Everyone can see pots of tea and cake but only those with 20/20 vision and a high IQ can crack this unique puzzle.There’s the whistle! Did you find it?Credit: BetwayOnly those with 20/20 vision can find the lollipop in under seven secondsCredit: jagranjoshThe lollipop can be found in the man’s bagCredit: jagranjoshCan you spot the pocket watch in just seven seconds?Credit: jagranjoshOnly those with 20/20 vision and a high IQ could crack this unique puzzleCredit: jagranjosh More

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    Why are Arsenal not wearing their new kit for the final game of 2023/24 season against Everton?

    ARSENAL have made it a tradition to wear their new kit on the final day of each Premier League season – but things are different this year.Wearing the new threads on Matchday 38 has been used a smart tactic to build hype around the kits and push people to purchase them ahead of the new campaign.Declan Rice in the new 2024/25 Arsenal home kitCredit: GettyHowever, the Gunners are not representing in the 2024/25 kit in the final game against Everton as they hope to end the day as Premier League champions.And SunSport can reveal the reasons behind this.Why are Arsenal not wearing their new kit against Everton?Arsenal are not wearing their new kit because they would like to lift the Premier League title in the same strip that they have been wearing all season should results go their way.The Gunners go into the final day of the season two points behind league leaders Manchester City but could finish top if Pep’s side lose to West Ham and they beat Everton at the Emirates.Read more on ArsenalMikel Arteta’s side have modelling the new kit on Arsenal’s social media channels after it was launched on Thursday, May 16.Liverpool chose to do the same thing back in 2022 when Jurgen Klopp’s men and City’s thrilling title race went right down to the wire.What is the current Premier League table?Here is the Premier League table going into the final day. More

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    Arsenal fans mock new Gunners kit for resembling Tesco’s Value range

    ARSENAL have been mocked online after their new home kit appeared to resemble Tesco’s cut-price Value range.The title-hunters, whose league hopes will be decided today, launched next season’s kit last week.Arsenal have been mocked online for their new home kitCredit: TwitterFans are saying the kit looks like the Tesco Value logoCredit: TwitterBut Gunners fans claimed the Adidas home kit’s blue-striped sleeves reminded them of the discount product line.Posting online, @RipleyAWFC said: “I really can’t look at the new Arsenal kit with the blue stripes and not think of Tesco Value.”But Mattie Powell backed the club, joking: “Love the new shirt.“Purchased it then read comment about sleeves looking like Tesco Value. Love it even more now!”READ MORE ON ARSENALOthers criticised the club for the £85 price tag, claiming it was anything but good value.Tesco Value was a range of everyday products sold by the retailer from 1993 until 2012.It was rebranded as Everyday Value.Its blue-and-white striped design earned the products a cult following.Most read in FootballThe supermarket also released socks and an oversized blue “oodie” jumper inspired by the Value line.The new Arsenal kit features a new change to the club’s crest.Arsenal’s 2024/24 home kit with new badge released as fans say ‘we have unprecedented amounts of sauce’ The Gunners will need every little help from West Ham, who face title rivals Man City, as they bid to win the Premier League for the first time in 20 years this afternoon. More