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Nike sparks controversy with ‘playful update’ to England’s cross of St. George

A petition calling for a design change on Nike's new England soccer kit has gathered over 25,000 signatures.
UK opposition leader opposes the flag design on the England kit, stating that it doesn't need to be changed.
The Football Association defends the kit design, noting it pays tribute to the 1966 World Cup-winning team.

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The Independent

Why is the St. George’s Cross on England’s new Nike kit causing controversy?

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Nike release statement after angry backlash over England kit and St George's Cross change

Nike have spoken out following the backlash involving England's new kit design and insist they understand the importance of the country's flag despite changing its colour

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Nike sparks controversy with ‘playful update’ to England’s cross of St. George

Nike has come under pressure to scrap a flag design on its recently-released England soccer kit, including from UK opposition leader Keir Starmer.

1 month ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

Nike sparks controversy with ‘playful update’ to England’s cross of St. George

By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Nike has come under pressure to scrap a flag design on its recently-released England soccer kit, including from UK opposition leader Keir Starmer. The new jersey features a small cross of St. George stitched in different colors onto the back of the collar, rather than the traditional red cross and white background of the English flag. Nike said that the design – which has various shades of blue, purple and red – is …

1 month ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Metro News

Nike issue statement in response to criticism over new England kit

Changes to the colour of the St George’s Cross have caused an almighty row (Picture: Getty) Nike has issued a statement in response to criticism over the new England kit, insisting it was ‘not their intention to offend’ amid the row over changes to the St George’s Cross. The new kit designed by the the American sportswear giant was revealed this week. It included a ‘playful update’ in replacing the traditional red cross of the England flag on th…

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Sun

Nike speak out on kit row as England icons respond to changed St George's Cross

NIKE have spoken out to insist they “never intended to offend anyone” over the controversial new England kit. Adding purple to the St George’s Flag has divided opinion – with Three Lions‘ legends plus Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer among those opposing the change. EPAHarry Kane and Co are set to wear the new kit this week[/caption] Nike/XFans have voiced their views over the kit with purple added to the flag[/caption] …

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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