Adidas Halts Sale of Arsenal Shirts: Design Error Causes Controversy

Adidas Suspends Sale of Arsenal Shirt Due to Design Error Noticed by Fans

The football teams of Europe are already beginning to show their new shirt designs for the upcoming 2023/2024 season. Arsenal, a Premier League team, has Adidas as a sponsor of its clothing and recently, the German brand had to put a stop to the sale of “Gunners” team shirts due to an unusual error in its design that only the fans of the team could notice.

The shirt that Adidas made for this season celebrates the 20th anniversary of the 2003/2004 season in which Arsenal won the Premier League without losing a single game and which is known as the “Invincibles”.

The shirt had in its details the count of the 38 days of that season, recording the 26 wins with a letter “W” and the 12 draws with the letter “D”. However, a fan realized that there were only 32 letters on the shirt, that is, 6 games were missing that were not included in the shirt design.

This detail pointed out by Gunners fans quickly went viral and Adidas halted sales of the shirts and sent buyers emails apologizing and refunding the money they spent on the kit. “This design error falls short of the standards we set for ourselves as a brand, and we apologize to the club and its fans,” reads part of the email sent.

“The authentic Arsenal 2023-24 home shirts are temporarily unavailable while a design bug is fixed. We are working closely with the club and our partners to ensure that the restocked jerseys are available as soon as possible and we are offering full refunds to fans who have already purchased one.

New signings on the way

To the Arsenal of Mikel Arteta, he lacked very little to consecrate Premier League champion this year. He was 32 of the 38 days as leader and in the absence of 6 games, Manchester City snatched the top to keep the championship.

That is why this summer market the London team will reinforce its squad looking to compete in both the Champions League and the Premier League, which escaped them with very little to go.

The strong-sounding reinforcements for Gunner’s dressing are those of Kai Havertz, which according to several media outlets is already very close to closing his contract for $70 million dollars. The other one that could arrive in North London is Declan Rice, for which Arsenal would be willing to pay up to $120 million to West Ham in a team-record transaction.

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How did Adidas handle the situation after the design error was pointed out

R “D”. However, fans quickly noticed that the letter “D” had an alarming similarity to the letter “L”, which represents a loss. This design error caused outrage among Arsenal supporters.

As soon as the error was pointed out, Adidas took swift action and suspended the sale of the shirts. In an official statement, the German brand expressed its apologies to the fans and the club, acknowledging the mistake and ensuring that it will be rectified before the shirts are put back on the market.

Adidas has a long-standing partnership with Arsenal, providing their official kit since 2019. The company is known for its attention to detail, and this mishap came as a surprise to both the fans and the brand itself. Nevertheless, actions were taken promptly to avoid any further discontent among supporters.

The suspension of the Arsenal shirts’ sale has caused disappointment among fans who were eagerly awaiting the release. However, most supporters understand that mistakes happen, and they appreciate the brand’s commitment to resolving the issue before making the shirts available again.

Adidas has promised to work closely with the club to rectify the design error and ensure that the corrected shirts are released as soon as possible. Fans can expect a high level of quality and accuracy in the revised Arsenal shirts, reflecting the admiration and respect for the “Invincibles” season that the design aims to honor.

This incident serves as a reminder that even the most reputable companies can make mistakes. It also highlights the power of passionate fans who play an essential role in scrutinizing the smallest details. Thanks to their vigilance, Adidas was made aware of the design error and could take immediate action to address the issue.

While the suspension of the Arsenal shirts’ sale may cause disappointment in the short term, it ultimately reflects a commitment to delivering a product that meets the expectations of both the club and its supporters. Once the corrected shirts are available, fans can proudly display their admiration for Arsenal’s historic season and celebrate the club’s achievements on the pitch.