BBC News·3 min read·medium
Fake kits worth £18m seized by police during World Cup
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Jane Dougall
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UK police seized over 220,000 counterfeit football shirts worth £18 million during the World Cup due to safety and flammability concerns. Authorities warned that these unregulated items pose significant health risks, including skin irritation and fire hazards.
Image source, BBC Sport Image caption, Some 220,000 fake strips were seized across the UK in the lead-up to the World Cup
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