Germany Revises Soccer Jersey Numbering Amid Nazi Symbol Controversy

Adidas has halted the delivery of Germany jerseys with the number 44 from its online shop due to concerns that the two fours together resemble the stylized SS logo. The German Football Federation (DFB) had previously unveiled new Adidas kits and received praise for a pink second strip, but they have since had to ban fans from personalizing shirts with the number 44. German soccer authorities are now planning to redesign the number "4" on the national jerseys following these claims, and have submitted numbers 1 to 26 to UEFA for review.