Categories
USA Military News

Germany soccer team jerseys will be redesigned after Nazi logo similarities [Video]

“Ghost Army” awarded Congressional Gold Medal

“Ghost Army”, top-secret WWII unit that relied on deception, awarded Congressional Gold Medal 01:05

Germany’s soccer federation is redesigning its national team’s Adidas jerseys after claims that the kits’ No. 44 numbering looked similar to a Nazi symbol. 

The German soccer federation (DFB) announced on social media that the organization and its partner, 11teamsports, an online store that sells sports gear, will develop an alternate design for the number 4 after fans spotted similarities between the custom No. 44 jersey and the logo of the Schutzstaffel – Adolf Hitler’s infamous paramilitary force.

Jonathan Tah of Germany, who wears No. 4, dribbles during the international friendly match between France and Germany at Groupama Stadium on March 23, 2024 in Lyon, France. Ralf Ibing – firo sportphoto/Getty Images

The DFB said it was taking the matter “very seriously” after people on social media used Adidas’ online customization service to make shirts with the number 44 and showed how …

Watch/Read More