In England’s new jersey, the country’s flag has new colors. It did not please supporters and politicians. Germany’s jerseys will also undergo a historic change.
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The new jersey of the English national football team has sparked heated debate among supporters and politicians alike.
In addition to red, the England flag on the back of the new jersey uses dark blue and purple.
For example, many supporters of the X service have considered the reform disrespectful and offensive.
“Perfect as is”
The English Football Association has stated that it is not the first time that different colors have been used on the flag. The clothing giant Nike, on the other hand, commented that the purpose of the new style was to celebrate the 1966 World Cup team, and they did not intend to offend anyone.
Even the prime minister Rishi Sunak has criticized colors. He reminded that the national flag is a source of pride and identity.
– We should not interfere with our national flags, because they are sources of pride and identity. They define who we are and they are perfect just the way they are.
British Labor leader Keir Starmer also criticized the new jersey. He has demanded that Nike reject the changes.
– I’m a big football fan and I go to England’s men’s and women’s matches. That flag is used by everyone, it unites, and it doesn’t need to change.
One thing is sacred
Head coach of the England men’s national football team Gareth Southgate reminded that the flag has not always been included in the national team shirt.
– The most important thing that the England national team shirt must have is the Three Lions. It is our iconic symbol and distinguishes us not only from other football teams, but also from England’s rugby and cricket teams, Southgate said.
The handsome logo on the front of the national team shirt follows the coat of arms of England.
According to Southgate, the uproar is about whether the St. George’s cross, which serves as England’s flag, should be removed.
– If it’s not a red cross on a white background, I don’t think it’s a St. George’s cross. The new flag is presumably some artistic vision that I am not creative enough to understand.
A former national team player of John Barnes in my opinion, a lot of fuss has been made about nothing.
– I didn’t even know there was a flag on the back of the shirt, so I don’t understand what the fuss is about. They won’t change the color of the shirt, it will stay exactly the same as before, Barnes said.
According to him, it would be a different matter if the Three Lions emblem on the front of the shirt were modified.
The issue was also covered in a BBC radio show, where listeners from all over Britain could call in to give their opinion. One listener thought the change was funny and didn’t understand why people were upset.
Another was surprised that the conversation had not turned to the price of the shirt. For example, an adult shirt costs fans around 145 euros.
There is also a jersey commotion in Germany
England’s jersey commotion is already the second in European football this week. The German national teams surprised by changing the German Adidas to the American Nike.
The German Football Association ends the cooperation with Adidas that started in 1950 at the end of the contract period and starts cooperation with Nike from 2027.
Politicians in Germany were also shocked by the news. For example, the Minister of Economy Robert Habeck stated, that he can’t imagine a German shirt without three stripes. According to him, it is part of the German identity.
of the prime minister of the Bavarian region by Markus Söder thinks that the German national team should play in three stripes, and that is as clear as “the ball is round and the match lasts 90 minutes”.
England and Germany played friendly matches against tough countries on Saturday night. England lost to Brazil 0-1 and Germany defeated France 2-0.