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The German soccer federation and Adidas have stopped the sale of Germany jerseys with the number 44 because of a resemblance to the logo of the Nazi Party's notorious SS paramilitary units.

GERMANY Adidas change Germany’s number 4 design: here’s what it looks like The sportswear giant banned sales of the 44 due to perceived similarities to Nazi symbolism. It has now been changed.

That means people who buy the jersey could choose the number 44. Adidas spokesperson Oliver Bruggen told German news outlet Bild that the company “will block the number 44 as quickly as possible.” ...

Berlin: The German soccer federation and Adidas have stopped the sale of German jerseys with the number 44 because of a resemblance to the logo of the Nazi Party’s notorious SS paramilitary units.

That means people who buy the jersey could choose the number 44. Adidas spokesperson Oliver Bruggen told German news outlet Bild that the company “will block the number 44 as quickly as possible.” ...

The German soccer federation and Adidas have stopped the sale of Germany jerseys with the number 44 because of a resemblance to the logo of the Nazi Party's notorious SS paramilitary units.