The German Football Association (DFB) said it will change the typeface used on its national team shirts after one of the kit numbers drew comparisons to a Nazi symbol.
The new kit, launched before Germany host the European Championship in June and July, debuted during their 2-0 friendly win over France last month.
The number four on the new design has been criticised for bearing a resemblance to the insignia of the Nazis' SS corps.
"The DFB checks the numbers 0-9 and then submits the numbers 1-26 to Uefa for review," the DFB said in a statement.
"None of the parties involved saw any proximity to Nazi symbolism in the creation process.
"Nevertheless, we take the comments very seriously and do not want to provide a platform for discussions ... we will develop an alternative design for the number 4 and co-ordinate it with Uefa."
Kit provider Adidas removed shirt personalisation options for the German strip from its website on Monday afternoon, German daily Bild reported.
"We will block the number 44 as quickly as possible," Adidas spokesman Oliver Bruggen told German media. “People from around 100 countries work at Adidas. Our company stands for the promotion of diversity and inclusion, and as a company we actively campaign against xenophobia, antisemitism, violence and hatred in all forms.
“Any attempts to promote divisive or exclusionary views are not part of our values as a brand."
Bruggen added Adidas “strongly rejects any suggestions that this was our intention.”
As of Tuesday morning, the name and number personalisation features were not available on the Adidas website.
Shirts with the number 44 were at the centre of the controversy, with the number set said to look most like the SS logo.
The stylized SS symbol is banned in Germany today.
Deliveries of shirts already ordered with the number had been stopped, Bild reported.
The new typeset was worn in recent friendlies against France and the Netherlands, as Germany prepares to host Euro 2024 from June 14 to July 14.
The DFB caused a stir last month when it announced that it would be replacing Adidas as its kit provider from 2027.
The German outfitter, which has supplied the national team since the 1950s, will make way for US sportswear giant Nike.
Who has been sanctioned?
Daniella Weiss and Nachala
Described as 'the grandmother of the settler movement', she has encouraged the expansion of settlements for decades. The 79 year old leads radical settler movement Nachala, whose aim is for Israel to annex Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where it helps settlers built outposts.
Harel Libi & Libi Construction and Infrastructure
Libi has been involved in threatening and perpetuating acts of aggression and violence against Palestinians. His firm has provided logistical and financial support for the establishment of illegal outposts.
Zohar Sabah
Runs a settler outpost named Zohar’s Farm and has previously faced charges of violence against Palestinians. He was indicted by Israel’s State Attorney’s Office in September for allegedly participating in a violent attack against Palestinians and activists in the West Bank village of Muarrajat.
Coco’s Farm and Neria’s Farm
These are illegal outposts in the West Bank, which are at the vanguard of the settler movement. According to the UK, they are associated with people who have been involved in enabling, inciting, promoting or providing support for activities that amount to “serious abuse”.
Super 30
Produced: Sajid Nadiadwala and Phantom Productions
Directed: Vikas Bahl
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Srivastav, Mrinal Thakur
Rating: 3.5 /5
Ziina users can donate to relief efforts in Beirut
Ziina users will be able to use the app to help relief efforts in Beirut, which has been left reeling after an August blast caused an estimated $15 billion in damage and left thousands homeless. Ziina has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to raise money for the Lebanese capital, co-founder Faisal Toukan says. “As of October 1, the UNHCR has the first certified badge on Ziina and is automatically part of user's top friends' list during this campaign. Users can now donate any amount to the Beirut relief with two clicks. The money raised will go towards rebuilding houses for the families that were impacted by the explosion.”
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
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The specs
- Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
- Power: 640hp
- Torque: 760nm
- On sale: 2026
- Price: Not announced yet
What can victims do?
Always use only regulated platforms
Stop all transactions and communication on suspicion
Save all evidence (screenshots, chat logs, transaction IDs)
Report to local authorities
Warn others to prevent further harm
Courtesy: Crystal Intelligence
F1 The Movie
Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Rating: 4/5
