World Cup jerseys get mixed reviews ahead of Qatar
Millions are at stake in retail sales for this year’s World Cup in Qatar and soccer fans have been playing rate the shirt
NEW YORK (AP) — PHOTOS?
Puma, you’re all boxed in. Nike, what have you done to the U.S. and Canada? Adidas, you’re making a few style waves.
With millions at stake in retail sales, this year’s World Cup in Qatar has soccer fans playing rate the shirt — and what to buy. So far, there’s no runaway winner that just might earn icon status like the sold-out-in-minutes bright green and chevron jersey of Nigeria during the last tournament in 2018.
Which kits definitely don't dazzle in the eyes of some hardcore fans — and a few outspoken players? Nike's effort for the U.S. team, which didn't qualify four years ago. An enlarged, simple country crest sits at the center on white home shirts perceived as bland, as opposed to classic. Nike relocated its swoosh logo to both sleeves.
