football kit fails

including shirt banned for hidden Nazi swastikas

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Aston Villa 2023-2024 Aston Villa's latest kit has been a huge disaster. The Castore-made jerseys make players look drenched. A problem that came into greater focus with the women's team also needing to wear it.

Fiorentina 1992-1993 The Serie A giants were caught in a race row in the early 90s with an away strip Gabriel Batistuta and Co had to wear. The shoulders and arms revealed a hidden design that looked like a swastika.

Man Utd 1996-1997 Trailing 3-1 to Southampton at half-time, Sir Alex Ferguson claimed the shirt blended into the crowd and his players couldn't pick their passes out. They used a different kit second half - and still lost 6-3.

Huddersfield 2019-20 A publicity stunt, but one that epically failed and cost The Terriers a fine for misconduct. A huge betting logo across the shirt broke strict rules and the shirt was banned.

Barcelona 2015-2016 There was uproar when Barcelona changed their vertical stripes to horizontal for the 2015-2016 season. Fans hated it and they quickly reverted.

Cameroon 2004 Cameroon caused a stir when they opted for a vest top akin to an NBA basketball team. It proved to be a success, as they lifted the Africa Cup of Nations.

Cardiff City 2012-2013 The Bluebirds played in blue. Simple. So, when controversial former Malaysian chairman Vincent Tan wanted them to play in red, imagine the commotion it caused.