German Soccer Jersey Controversy

German soccer fans banned from customizing jerseys with the number 44 due to resemblance to Nazi SS symbol. Adidas blocks personalization, denies intentional design, and promises alternative number four. Controversy arises as Germany grapples with far-right extremism.

Germany soccer jerseys with number 44 resemblance to Nazi SS logo

Germany soccer federation and Adidas stop sale of jerseys with number 44 due to resemblance to Nazi SS logo. Jerseys with number 44 withdrawn after criticism. Adidas and federation working on alternative design for number 4. Stylized SS symbol banned in Germany today.