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      Biggest football kit fails including shirt banned for hidden Nazi swastikas and Aston Villa’s ‘sweaty’ fabric gaffe

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      FOOTBALL kits are a huge business.Every year, the world’s leading clubs will change up their shirts for a different design.
      Aston Villa’s 2023-2024 jersey had a major design flawCredit: Getty
      We’ve seen some incredible kits over the years that have become collector’s items.
      But, we’ve also had some absolute stinkers that have had bigger problems than just their design.
      And they have become iconic for all the wrong reasons.
      SunSport looks at the biggest kits fails, starting with a Premier League and a fabric issue.
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      Aston Villa 2023-2024
      Football kits should be made to feel light and airy to encourage a good performance.
      They should also be able to be able to handle the sweaty athletes that wear them.
      Aston Villa’s 2023-2024 jersey did none of that, and was a huge disaster for the English giants.
      During games, players appeared to be drenched as the shirts clung to their bodiesCredit: Getty
      The Castore-made jerseys appeared drenched when the club was in Europa League action against Legia Warsaw.
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      Fans online said it looked the players had taken a shower in them.
      It could also have explained why they lost 3-2 in Poland.
      Worse still, reports said that Villa’s women’s team dreaded wearing it.
      Fiorentina 1992-1993
      The Serie A giants were caught in a race row in the early 90s with an away strip Gabriel Batistuta and Co had to wear.
      Sponsored by 7 Up, that bit looked retro and cool.
      But a closer inspection of the pattern on the shoulders and arms revealed a hidden design that looked like a swastika.
      Unfounded rumours claimed the club, who were famous for the fascist allegiances during World War II, purposefully included the Nazi symbol onto the fabric.
      Fiorentina soon pulled the shirt and said in a statement: “Fiorentina and the manufacturers, Lotto, would like to underline that the optical [swastika] effect is purely a matter of chance.”
      To add insult to injury, the club were relegated that season.
      Gabriel Batistuta models Fiorentina’s controversial 1992-1993 away jerseyCredit: Alamy
      On closer inspection, the pattern looked like swastikas
      Man Utd 1996-1997
      As excuses go for losing away Southampton, blaming the kit is a bit lame.
      But that’s exactly what Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson did when his side wore their infamous grey shirt in 1996
      Fergie claimed the shirt blended into the crowd and his players couldn’t pick their passes out.
      3-1 down at half-time, they were ordered to change their shirts.
      Worth noting the score finished 6-3, so they lost the second half too.
      Man Utd’s grey shirts were a design flaw for apparently blending into the crowdCredit: Alamy
      Huddersfield 2019-20
      A publicity stunt, but one that epically failed and cost The Terriers a fine for misconduct.
      The drama unfolded before a preseason friendly against Rochdale, when Town marched out with a shirt that had a HUGE Paddy Power sponsorship banner across the jersey.
      Looking more like beauty pageant contestants than a football team, it infringed on the FA’s sponsorship rules that read,  ‘one single area not exceeding 250 square centimetres on the front of the shirt’.
      The FA banned the shirts, so it is unclear if it was something that would have continued for the rest of the season, or was just a joke for that game.
      Huddersfield Town’s Paddy Power joke backfired when they were finedCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Barcelona 2015-2016
      When it comes to history, don’t break tradition.
      Barcelona fans had got used to icons like Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff and Lionel Messi wearing the famous vertical red and blue stripes.
      But there was uproar when the stripes were changed to horizontal for the 2015-2016 season.
      A poll in a Spanish newspaper revealed that 78 per cent of Barcelona fans hated the shirts.
      The experiment lasted just one season, before Barcelona reverted back to their famous design.
      Interestingly, the Catalans also tried a break from the norm with a checked pattern that didn’t catch on.
      Barcelona’s horizontal stripes caused controversyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Cameroon 2002 & 2004
      Cameroon have often been experimental with their shirt designs, and they feature TWICE.
      At the 2004 African Nations Cup, they wore a onesie in the knockout stages created by Puma.
      Fecafoot, the country’s football federation, was fined £125,000 and they were docked six qualifying points from their World Cup group.
      After an appeal, common sense prevailed and the points were reinstated.
      Two years prior, Cameroon caused an even bigger stir when they opted for a vest top akin to an NBA basketball team.
      It proved to be a success, as they lifted the Africa Cup of Nations.
      However, before the World Cup Fifa hit them with a rule that football shorts have to have sleeves.
      Cameroon went sleeveless for the 2002 Africa Cup of NationsCredit: Getty
      Two years later, Cameroon wore a Puma designed onesieCredit: AFP
      Cardiff City 2012-2013
      The Bluebirds played in blue. Simple.
      So, when controversial former Malaysian chairman Vincent Tan wanted them to play in red, imagine the commotion it caused.
      His reasons were because red was a lucky colour in Malay culture, so they rebranded in 2012.
      He added it was part of ‘major and significant’ investment into the club
      A red dragon was also added to the club’s badge too.
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      Amazingly, this lasted until 2015 when Tan bowed to fan pressure to change back to blue.
      The kit was changed instantly and the badge was redesigned to feature a bluebird on it.
      Cardiff City changed their colours from blue to red in 2012Credit: Getty
      The brainchild of former owner Vincent Tan, fans revolted and in 2015 they went back to blueCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Cole Palmer salary: What is the footballer’s net worth?

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      COLE Palmer is a rising star when it comes to his football career.During the early stages of the 2023/24 season, he is set to make the move from Manchester City to Chelsea, but what is his salary?
      Cole Palmer is known for his football careerCredit: Alamy
      What is Cole Palmer’s salary at Manchester City?
      Cole Palmer plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Manchester City.
      He signed a five year and £3,500,000 contract with the club in 2021.
      This included an annual average salary of £700,000.
      In 2023, Palmer earns a base salary of £1,040,000, which is around £25,000 a week.
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      He has supported the team since he was a child and joined City at under-eight level and progressed through the Academy age groups before captaining the under-18s during the 2019–20 season.
      On 30 September, 2020, Palmer made his first-team debut for City in a 3–0 away win over Burnley.
      How much could Cole Palmer earn at Chelsea?
      In August 2023, Chelsea showed interest in Palmer.
      The Blue’s initial bid of £35million for the winger faced rejection but the bid is expected to rise to £45million.
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      Reports suggest that Palmer’s earning would go up significantly if he were to transfer to Chelsea.
      An exact figure has not yet been released.
      Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has been trying to add another attacking player to his squad since losing Christopher Nkunku to a long-term knee injury.
      Who is Cole Palmer?
      Palmer was born on May 6, 2002, in Wythenshawe.
      As well as his successful career at Manchester City, Palmer also represented the England national under-17 team at the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
      On August 27, 2021, Palmer received his first call up for the England Under-21s.
      He managed to score a goal on his debut in a 2–0 win over Kosovo in 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
      On June 14, 2023, Palmer was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship which they went on to win. More

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      Who is Luis Rubiales and what happened with Jenni Hermoso?

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      LUIS Rubiales is known for his football career as well as being the president of the Spanish football federation.He has been caught up in some controversy with Jenni Hermoso, but who is he and what happened?
      Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lipsCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Who is Luis Rubiales?
      Luis Rubiales is the president of the Spanish football federation and also quite the football career himself.
      He is a Spanish football official and former professional player who played as a defender.
      Rubiales was born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands on August 23, 1977.
      During his Spanish career he represented multiple teams such as Guadix CF, RCD Mallorca B, UE Lleida, Xerez CD, Levante UD and Alicante CF.
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      What happened with Jenni Hermoso?
      Rubiales has come under fire after kissing Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after they won the Women’s World Cup.
      He was also criticised for grabbing his crotch as he celebrated La Roja’s historic victory at the final whistle.
      It has been reported that he also went into the dressing room after full-time, vowing to take the women’s team on a holiday to Ibiza and to marry Hermoso.
      What has Luis Rubiales said?
      Fifa opened a disciplinary proceeding into the matter and a press conference was held where Rubiales said he would not resign.
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      Explaining his crotch grab, he said: “In a moment of euphoria I grabbed that part of my body.”
      On the kiss, he said: “I was very moved when after winning the World Cup you turned around and dedicated it to me. There I made the gesture.
      “I apologise to the Queen and the Infanta for a very unedifying gesture. I do not justify myself: sorry.
      “The kiss was consented. We had very affectionate moments in this concentration.
      “The moment Jenni appeared, she picked me up from the ground and we almost fell. And when she left me on the ground, we hugged. She took me up in her arms and we hugged.
      “I told her ‘forget the [missed] penalty, you’ve been fantastic in this World Cup’ and she told me ‘you’re a crack’ and I told her, a little peck? and she said okay.”
      Is Luis Rubiales married and does he have children?
      The short answer is no.
      As of 2023, Rubiales is not married and does not have any children. More

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      Why are England wearing blue kits against Spain in the Women’s World Cup final?

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      THE England women’s football team have showed off just how good they are in the Women’s World Cup.They have soared through to the final where they are taking on Spain, but why are they wearing their blue kit?
      The England team usually wear their white kitCredit: Getty

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      Why are England wearing blue in the World Cup final?
      Spain and England are going head to head in the World Cup final.
      Due to neither team ever reaching the final of the tournament, there is set to be a first time winner.
      Despite the match being on neutral ground, in Sydney, Spain have been name as Team A which means they have precedence when it comes to their kit.
      Spain are playing in their red home strip, with dark blue shorts and socks.
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      Even though England’s first kit is a white shirt, it also includes dark blue shorts so they can’t wear it because it is too similar to Spain’s kit.
      The kit used to feature white shorts but due to players coming forward with concerns of playing in white during their periods, it was changed.
      England are instead wearing their light blue kit with white socks against Spain.
      When the Lionesses were victorious in the 2022 Euros they were wearing their white kit.
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      What colour kit did England wear in the World Cup semi-final?
      In their semi-final game against Australia, England wore their blue kit.
      They managed to win 3-1, with Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo all scoring.
      When is the women’s World Cup final?
      The Women’s World Cup is set to take place on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
      The match will kick off at 11am BST in Sydney’s Stadium Australia.
      It will be available to watch live on the BBC.
      Manager Sarina Wiegman will be hoping to lead the side to victory to add to their four trophies they’ve won since she’s been in charge.
      She has said she has “no plans to leave” the team any time soon and intends to see out her contracts which lasts until 2025. More

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      Who is Manchester City and England star Demi Stokes and why is she not playing at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World cup?

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      DEMI Stokes has risen to fame through her football career.The Manchester City star has carved out quite the career, but why isn’t she at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World cup?
      Demi plays for Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Who is Manchester City and England star Demi Stokes?
      Demi Stoke is best known for being a Manchester City and England footballer.
      She plays as a left-back and previously played for Sunderland in the English FA Women’s Premier League.
      In June 2022 Stokes was included in the England squad which won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022.
      She was also selected in the Great Britain women’s Olympic football team for the 2020 Olympics.
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      Stokes was just eight-years-old when her football career began, joining Sunderland’s youth academy before playing in the first team at 16.
      She is in a relationship with Katie Harrington, with he couple getting engaged and having a baby in 2022.
      Why is Demi Stokes not playing at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
      Demi has explained that the reason she is not at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is due to injury.
      Talking to the Sunderland Echo, she said: “You have to be honest and from Christmas onwards, I really struggled with injury.
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      “I was either ill or injured. I just couldn’t catch a break, to be honest, but I always say that there’s a silver lining in things.
      “When you go through hardship you have to look for a positive and not everything is doom and gloom.
      “There’s a silver lining and that’s me being able to be home and spend time with my family which is another thing that makes me happy.”
      She added: “I am gutted to miss out but I wouldn’t have been ready and I wouldn’t have been fit and I wouldn’t have been at my best self to help the team.
      “But I am excited to watch my teammates play and thrive so it is still exciting times.”
      When did Demi Stokes first appear for England and how many caps has she won?
      Demi made her England debut back in 2009 when she played for England under-19 when she won the 2009 UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship in Belarus.
      She first appeared for the main England squad in 2014 and currently has 69 caps. More

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      Who is boxer Olivia Curry?

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      OLIVIA Curry has risen to fame in the boxing world.She has an impressive track record in the sport so far, but who is she?
      Olivia Curry also works as a filmmaker
      Who is Olivia Curry and what is her boxing record?
      Olivia is known for her impressive boxing career, however she also works as a filmmaker.
      She stands at 5ft 9 inches (175cm) and was born in Iowa, USA.
      She has managed to impress in the boxing world with seven wins, including two KOs, and one loss.
      Speaking to Boxing Scene, Curry said: “I love boxing and it feels like I have to do it in terms of my own mental and emotional state.
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      “Boxing sucks people in, and no matter who you talk to, you need to do it for a reason other than just making money.
      “And very few people get to where they’re really making money at this sport, so I think anyone who chooses this path is doing it for another reason.”
      She added: “For me, that’s something that I can’t quite place that just draws me into it and doesn’t let me quit until I’ve seen exactly what I can do, what my body can do, and how far I can push it.”
      She beat Olivia Gerula by unanimous decision in April 2023.
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      This means that she has now had five back-to-back wins and is ranked just outside the top five middleweight contenders by the major sanctioning bodies.
      Before this she defeated Samantha Pill in 2022 as well as Kaitlin LaVigne and LeAnn O’Malley.
      Olivia’s debut was in May 2021 when she won against Gloria Solis Ruiz.
      She is fighting Shadasia Green on Saturday, August 5, 2023, which is part of the Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz fight.
      Olivia said: “I’m grateful to MVP and Real Fight, Inc. for the opportunity to fight Shadasia and introduce myself to the world with a bang. I’m coming to Dallas to win.
      “I want to show that women’s boxing at the higher, more dangerous weight classes is levelling up.”
      As well as her boxing career, Olivia has also produced commercials and branded content for Intuit, Boeing, Nike and more.
      Is Olivia Curry on TikTok and Instagram?
      Yes, Olivia regularly posts to her Instagram page.
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      She has dedicated her page to both her boxing and filmmaking career.
      As of August 2023 she has more than 1600 followers. More

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      Who is boxer Shadasia Green?

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      SHADASIA Green has carved out a career for herself in the boxing ring.The star has impressed boxing fans around the world, but who is she?
      Shadasia Green is best known for her boxing careerCredit: Getty
      Who is Shadasia Green and what is her boxing record?
      Shadasia Green is a boxer born in New Jersey, USA.
      She is 5ft 8 inches tall and goes by the alias The Sweet Terminator.
      Green has a 12-0 win record, including 11 knockouts and is the reigning WBC Silver champion at super middleweight.
      She beat Elin Cederroos in February 2023 to become the WBC’s mandatory challenger.
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      The boxer is fighting Olivia Curry in a 10-round bout as part of the Jake Paul-Nate Diaz pay-per-view undercard on August 5, 2023, in Dallas.
      Jake has said he thinks Green is more than capable of winning her upcoming match.
      Speaking on talkSPORT Drive, he said: “Green has the whole women’s boxing scene on froze right now.
      “She’s 12-0 with 11 KOs, just going through opponents like it’s her job, the Sweet Terminator.
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      “She really has the opportunity to make the biggest fight in UK women’s boxing history right now, going up against Marshall.
      “She’s next on the scene and I’m just super proud to be a part of her team and promoting her.”
      He added: “Well hopefully Marshall isn’t scared of Shadasia like the rest of the whole boxing world is.”
      Green has managed to stop every fighter she has faced since the start of 2020.
      As of July 2023, the boxing star is ranked as ESPN’s No2 super middleweight with her next fight set to take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
      Meanwhile, she is ranked No1 across the board by other sanctioning bodies.
      Is Shadasia Green married and does she have children?
      Yes, Shadasia is married.
      She tied the knot with long term girlfriend Desha Bland in 2022.
      They enjoyed a lavish wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
      Is Shadasia Green on TikTok and Instagram?
      Yes, Shadasia regularly posts to her Instagram page.
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      She boasts an impressive 19,000 followers as of August 2023.
      She tends to share updates on her boxing career and what fights she has coming up. More

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      Who is boxer Amanda Serrano?

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      AMANDA Serrano found fame after impressing in the boxing ring.The fighter made her professional boxing debut at the age of 20. Here’s what we know about her life and career so far.
      Amanda Serrano is a popular Puerto Rican boxerCredit: Getty
      Who is Amanda Serrano and what is her boxing record?
      Amanda Serrano was born on October 9, 1988, in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
      She moved with her family to Brooklyn, New York, when she was young, along with her sister Cindy, who she followed into boxing.
      Amanda is a professional boxer, mixed martial artist (MMA) and wrestler.
      She is the undisputed featherweight world champion, having held the WBO title since 2019, the WBC and IBO titles since 2021, and the WBA title since 2023.
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      She is the only female, and Puerto Rican, to win world titles in more than four weight classes.
      Amanda, who has the nickname The Real Deal, holds the Guinness World Record for the most boxing world championships won in different weight-classes by a female.
      She has won the Female Boxer of the Year Award twice (2016 and 2018) by the WBO, which also granted her the first Super World Championship awarded to a woman.
      The southpaw – left-handed fighter – has had 47 bouts, including 44 wins, two losses, and one draw in a split decision.
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      She has won two MMA bouts by submission and has perfect 5-0 record in no-GI grappling (Jiu-Jitsu).
      On August 2, 2023, she announced on The MMA Hour that she has signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League.
      What happened when Amanda Serrano fought Katie Taylor?
      Serrano vs Taylor was the first women’s boxing match to headline Madison Square Garden.
      It was held on April 30, 2022, and described as the “biggest women’s fight of all time”.
      Taylor defeated Serrano by split decision in what was named Fight of the Year by Sports Illustrated.
      A rematch was scheduled to go ahead on May 20, 2023, in Dublin however Amanda was forced out of the fight due to injury.
      She has since said that she thinks the rematch will not be rearranged.
      Speaking on The MMA Hour, Amanda said: “Maybe [it will only be] delayed if she comes out on top, beating Cameron, which I don’t think that will happen.
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      “But if she does, then maybe the rematch with me will happen.
      “I just hope that Katie does the right thing and she wins.” More