Many of Germany's most memorable soccer moments share a common thread ... black, and yellow flag. The inspiration for Germany's kit color predates the 'Bundesflagge' by almost a thousand years.

Germany have sported a white kit throughout their entire history even though it does not appear on their flag.

The design of the digit "4" on jerseys sold online by the German Football Association has prompted some to think it looks like the lightning bolts in the flag of the Schutzstaffel, the ...