The Republic of Ireland have today (March 4, 2016) unveiled their new 2016/17 home kit, which will also serve as their Euro 2016 jersey. Umbro have taken inspiration from the Irish tricolour, with more orange on the kit than on previous ones.
This Irish kit picture has the 3 Mobile logo on the front, but we would assume that it would be sponsorless when they play at the Euros owing to regulations
A leaked pic of what is supposed to be England’s new Euro 2016 kit has sent social media abuzz. The Three Lions’ Euro 2016 shirt will be white, but with a unique blue design on the sides- a bit different we must admit. England’s Euro 2016 jersey will be made by Nike, and unlike others who have revealed their new uniforms for France 2016 (Spain, Belgium for example), England are yet to officially reveal their new kits
England will play Wales, Russia and Slovakia in their European Championships group.
Beleaguered FIFA president Sepp Blatter and European soccer head Michel Platini have both been banned for 8 years by the governing body’s Ethics committee.
While investigating the payment of 2 million Swiss francs (CHF) made by FIFA to Platini back in 2011, the committee found a clear “conflict of interest” and lack of commitment to an ethical attitude.
At 79, the eight year ban will almost certainly mean the end of Blatter’s career. In addition to the ban, he was also fined 50,000 Swiss francs with a heavier fine (80,000 CHF) being imposed on Platini.
Both Platini and Blatter are expected to file appeals.