The decision by Nike to change the color of the St. George’s Cross on the new England men's soccer shirt from the traditional red and white is causing controversy.
A view of Nike's designed St George's Cross on the back of the collar of the new England shirt at St. George's Park, Burton upon Trent, England, Friday March 22, 2024. England's new men's soccer team shirt is out and it's causing a bit of a stir. And it's not just the price that's vexing some. The decision by Nike to change the color of the St.
The new Nike-designed shirt, which has been modeled by some players, including England captain Harry Kane, is being rolled out in the run-up to this year’s European Championship in Germany. It has an altered cross on the back of the shirt’s collar, redesigned using purple and blue horizontal stripes.
Keir Starmer, leader of the main opposition Labour Party and a fan of Premier League leaders Arsenal, said he believed the flag, which is marked by an image of the St. George’s Cross, was a “unifier” and that Nike needed to"reconsider” its decision to modify it.Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on a visit to the north of England, was also asked about what he thought about Nike's change.
In the looming general election this year, opinion polls suggest Labour will beat the Conservatives and politicians of all colors will no doubt be called upon to give their views on a variety of cultural issues.
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