New England shirt generates controversy and criticism from United Kingdom Prime Minister | International football

New English team uniform Nike's production has sparked controversy in the UK. The drama has received waves of criticism from fans, joining Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of the country. The sports equipment supplier changed the color of the St George's cross, which appears on the back of the collar, from the original red and white – which appears on the English flag – to a combination of blue, purple and red. This Friday the Member of Parliament criticized the shirt.

– When it comes to our national flags, we should not touch them. They are pride, identity, who we are, they are right – Sunak told British broadcaster Sky News.

Nike is speaking out about the controversy

Nike described the change as a “homage to the team's 1966 World Cup-winning training kit”. In Nike's comments on the new kit, some Englishmen questioned the news.

Following the criticism, the company issued a statement saying there was no “criminal intent”.

“We have been a proud partner of the FA since 2012 and understand the meaning and significance of the St George's Cross. It was not our intention to offend English fans. In association with the FA, the aim was to celebrate the heroes of 1966 and their achievements. The blues worn by England's 1966 heroes and Along with a gradient of red colors and a purple finish, the same colors also feature on the flag detailing on the back of the flag. Collar,” the statement said.

A new shirt costs an English consumer 125 pounds, approximately R$785.00 (at current prices). A new design for England's Euro 2024 shirt.

England will debut this Saturday in a friendly against Brazil at Wembley Stadium in London at 4pm.