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FANS have been left unimpressed after Barnsley released their new ‘MLS’ kit.The League One outfit revealed their home shirt for the upcoming season but shocked some fans with the American themes.
Fans have slammed Barnsley’s new shirtCredit: https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/
The red fading to white shirt features six stars on the shoulders and chest which are similar to stars on the USA flag.
While the sponsor of the shirt, US Mobile, also includes an eagle and a logo similar to the American flag.
Fans have been left fuming as they slammed it on social media.
One tweeted: “Looks like Captain America designed the shirt.”
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A second commented: “Points deduction surely?”
A third wrote: “That’s got to be a wind-up, that’s actually horrendous.”
A fourth said: “Barnsley are playing in the MLS next season lol.”
A fifth added: “Are they playing in the McDonald’s league.”
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While a sixth declared: “Never seen a shirt as bad as this.”
However, some were quick to point out that the shirt is a nod to the club’s kit from 1986.
The vintage shirt also features the stars on the top half as well as the red and white colours.
One fan pointed out: “A definite nod to the 1989 vintage…”
The new edition has been designed in collaboration with renowned designer Colm Dillane from Kid Super and Director Julie Anne Quay along with Puma. More

LIONEL MESSI has used his time off before joining up with Inter Miami to try his hand at acting. The Argentinian superstar is having a nice lay-off before jetting over to America.

Lionel Messi plays himself during a brief scene in the TV show
He is expected to join up with Inter Miami soon after his break
The star has penned a mega deal to join the MLS club
And he has now featured in a series called “Los Protectores” which airs in his home country of Argentina.
The show, which is a drama-comedy, follows three football representatives and includes Messi playing himself in the episode.
The 36-year-old gives his best go at acting during the scene on the show which is currently available to watch on Disney+.
The former PSG and Barcelona star is enjoying his last few days of holiday before he begins work in Florida.
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Messi shocked the world of football when he announced he would be making the move to the MLS franchise co-owned by David Beckham.
According to The Mirror, Beckham’s co-owner Jorge Mas recently revealed that Messi would be making his debut for the club on July 21.
The Florida club will take on Mexican side Cruz Azul in the 2023 Leagues Cup and the World Cup winner is expected be there.
Messi chose the MLS over other offers including a return to Barcelona or a move out to the Saudi Pro League alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Barca president Joan Laporta was said to understand Messi’s wishes in a statement released by the Catalan giants.
It said: “President Laporta understood and respected Messi’s decision to want to compete in a league with fewer demands, further away from the spotlight and the pressure he has been subject to in recent years.” More

INTER MIAMI seemed to leak Lionel Messi’s new shirt number with a happy birthday post for their new superstar. The Argentine legend turned 36 on Saturday.
Lionel Messi is joining Inter Miami from PSGCredit: The Mega Agency
He turned 36 on Saturday and got a birthday message from David BeckhamCredit: Instagram @davidbeckham
And his new side took to Twitter with a less-than-cryptic post hinting at which number Messi will wear.
Inter Miami posted an image of a black brick wall with the words “Feliz Cumplio” written in pink graffiti-style text – although the first “e” was missing.
The “m” was in the font used on the club’s badge.
But the tell-tale sign was the “io” being replaced by “10” and changed to white to stand out.
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It clearly implies Messi will be wearing his famous No10 jersey when he lines up for the Herons for the remainder of the 2023 MLS season.
Messi wore the iconic number for many years at Barcelona and continues to do so as Argentina captain.
However, he was forced to revert back to No30 when he joined Paris Saint-Germain because Neymar held the number.
The No10 is available at Inter Miami because Messi’s former international team-mate Gonzalo Higuain retired.
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Inter Miami hinted Messi will wear the No10 for the clubCredit: Twitter @intermiamicf
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Inter Miami owner David Beckham also took to social media to wish the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner a happy birthday and wrote: “Here we go my friend, special year ahead,” followed by pink, black and white hearts.
Messi confirmed in an interview in early June he would be leaving PSG to head to Miami on a free transfer.
And although Inter Miami put out a video all-but confirming his arrival, the deal is still yet to be formally announced as final formalities are sorted out over the two-and-a-half-year £47million-a-year contract.
Messi is currently on holiday back home in Argentina with his family, enjoying some down-time after a long season that saw him win Ligue 1 and the World Cup.
He scored a hat-trick – including a free-kick and a cheeky chip – in a testimonial for Maxi Rodriguez on Saturday night.
Messi is expected to make his Inter Miami debut in their Leagues Cup clash with Liga MX’s Cruz Azul on July 21.
And tickets for the Barcelona legend’s club bow are selling in the thousands on resale platforms.
Messi could be joined by some familiar faces when he settles into life in Miami – at his stunning £7m apartment.
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Sergio Busquets has followed him to Beckham’s club while Jordi Alba could also be heading to the DRV PNK Stadium.
And former Barca manager Tata Martino confirmed he is in negotiations to take over from Phil Neville as the permanent boss – with fellow Argentine Javier Morales currently in charge on an interim basis. More

LIONEL MESSI has left fans in hysterics by saying “I feel like going on holiday” after being asked about his Inter Miami move.The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is set to head to the MLS next month after agreeing a move stateside.
Lionel Messi said “I feel like going on holiday” after being asked about the moveCredit: Getty
Ahead of linking up with his new team-mates, though, he is currently on international duty with Argentina.
He starred in the World Cup winners’ friendly win over Australia in China on Thursday, scoring the opener in a 2-0 win.
Messi’s stunning solo goal came after just two minutes and had fans moaning he is “too good” for the MLS.
The 35-year-old collected the ball in the Australia half before skipping past a challenge and bending his shot into the back of the net.
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After the match, Messi was asked by a reporter whether he was eager to join Inter Miami.
His response amused fans as he answered: “I feel like going on holiday… then we’ll start again.”
It is unclear whether Messi will feature in Argentina’s match against Indonesia on Monday before jetting off on holiday.
His move to Miami is set to be made official next month, with Messi rejecting offers from Barcelona and Saudi Arabia to move to the club, who are owned by David Beckham.
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The transfer has created significant fanfare stateside in anticipation of his debut, which could come against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup on July 21.
Fans in the USA could get a glimpse of Messi two days beforehand, though, if he features for the MLS All-Stars XI.
The team, made up of the best players in the league, is set to face Arsenal in a friendly on July 19 in Washington. More

LIONEL MESSI could make his Stateside debut against Arsenal following his shock transfer to Inter Miami.Messi caused uproar in the footballing world after announcing that after coming to the end of his PSG contract he would sign with Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi will be making his debut soonCredit: EPA
The World Cup winning hero made the decision to move across the pond despite a last minute mega-money offer from Saudi Arabia.
His first game Stateside could be the imminent MLS All-Stars clash against Premier League side Arsenal on July 19.
A team featuring the best stars from the MLS, managed by Wayne Rooney, could welcome Messi into the fray.
Mikel Arteta, manager for Arsenal expressed enthusiasm for the pre-season friendly: “It’s great that we’re playing against the MLS All-Stars in Washington D.C. in July. The match against the MLS All-Stars will be a good test ahead of the 2023/24 season.”
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If Messi were to appear, reports suggest it would likely only be for a few minutes due to his lack of recent action.
Excitement around his debut is huge, with Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul on July 21 expected to be his first game for his new club.
According to The Miami Herald, tickets for the match have increased a remarkable 1,034 per cent – with the most expensive listed on StubHub for £16,000.
The Miami team have had to accommodate for the increased interest with plans to expand their stadium by 3,000 seats to a 22,000 capacity.
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Their socials have also been flooded with new fans, seeing a massive increase of almost seven million followers since he was announced.
Inter Miami are currently sat at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference and will benefit from Messi’s ability to bring them up the table.
They have 12 MLS games left this season and will also play against Cincinnati in the semi-finals of the US Open Cup in August. More