Manuel Neuer Cuts Sleeves, Breaks FIFA Dress Code In Germany Opener
Jun 15, 2026, by Chris
- Sleeve Modification: Manuel Neuer cut the sleeves off his long-sleeved goalkeeper shirt for Germany's opening 2026 World Cup match against Curaçao, despite his long-standing preference for short sleeves.
- Dress Code Violation (Sleeves): Neuer's action of cutting his sleeves appeared to violate FIFA's undergarment dress code, as the reason for the long-sleeved shirt preparation remains unknown.
- Dress Code Violation (Undergarment Color): Neuer further breached FIFA's official kit regulations by wearing a white undershirt that did not match the dominant color of his goalkeeper jersey.
Manuel Neuer cut the sleeves off his goalkeeper shirt and appeared to violate FIFA's undergarment dress code during Germany's opening 2026 World Cup match against Curaçao.
Manuel Neuer Wears Forbidden, Mismatching Undergarment
The 40-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper has been accustomed to wearing short-sleeved shirts for more than half a decade - even in his official World Cup profile pictures - yet Germany's kitman prepared a long-sleeved shirt for the match, leaving Neuer to cut the sleeves off himself on the day. The reason behind the long-sleeved preparation remains unknown, raising questions about the communication between Neuer and the German kit logistics team ahead of the opener.
The sleeve situation was not the only kit issue surrounding Neuer in the match, as the veteran goalkeeper also appeared to breach FIFA's undergarment regulations by wearing a white shirt underneath that did not match the dominant color of his goalkeeper jersey. According to FIFA's official kit regulations, any visible undergarment must be of the same dominant color as the item worn over it and must not display any team identifiers, manufacturer identifiers or decorative elements. Whether FIFA will take any action over the Neuer undergarment violation at the 2026 World Cup remains to be seen.
This is not the first time that Neuer has had a problem with a mismatch undershirt. Just before the kickoff of the 2024 European Championship opener, Manuel Neuer had to return to the locker room because his black undershirt looked too much like the Scottish jersey, so he had to change it.
Manuel Neuer also wore a special Legacy badge, of which we do not have high-res images yet.
What do you make of the Neuer sleeve and undergarment situation - a minor oversight or something Germany's kit team should have managed better? Let us know in the comments below.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR Collection Leaked
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool LFSTLR collection for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, courtesy of kit insider @KamilBerberler. Following the popular black and gold capsule from the previous campaign, the newest lifestyle range from Adidas Originals switches direction with a sleek black and vibrant red color palette, merging retro football heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
The standout piece of the collection is a long-sleeve lifestyle jersey finished in a deep black base with a subtle, tonal all-over graphic incorporating the iconic Liver bird. Contrasting vibrant red accents define the look, highlighting the classic Adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders and sleeves, the ribbed cuffs, and centrally stacked Trefoil and Liver bird logos. A matching full-zip coach track jacket and tailored track pants carry the same stealthy tonal pattern and bright red detailing.
Alongside the tracksuit is a bold red pullover hoodie featuring dark, centered chest emblems and "YNWA" typography printed on the sleeve cuff. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxed-fitting black t-shirt that displays the stacked red logos on the chest, a jacquard "YNWA" pattern knitted into the ribbed crew collar, and an oversized red "YNWA" wordmark across the lower back hem. The new Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR range is expected to launch in the coming months.
Black & Gold Liverpool 26-27 Lifestyle Shirt Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool 26-27 special-edition lifestyle and pre-match shirt have surfaced online, providing the clearest look yet at the luxurious black and gold design. Known unofficially as the "Gold Leaf" jersey, the shirt is set to release during the 26-27 season as part of Adidas's off-pitch and culture range for the club. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a stealth black foundation covered by an intricate metallic gold diamond lattice pattern across the front and back of the torso. Each diamond enclosure contains an ornate floral damask motif inspired by traditional Southeast Asian art, honoring Liverpool's vast Thai fanbase. A classic Adidas Trefoil logo appears on the right chest alongside the Liver bird crest on the left, both applied in matching gold.
Completing the design are solid black sleeves and a crossover V-neck collar detailed with a gold inner trim. Tailored as a high-fashion crossover rather than a competitive match kit, this special-edition pre-match and lifestyle shirt will be available in the 26-27 season.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.
