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Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just four days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after their shirt, depicting a war scene, failed to comply with Fifa rules. <\/b><\/p>\n
An illustration of the Battle of Vertieres in 1803, which secured Haiti’s independence, with the country’s flag had been embedded on the shirts worn in both of their pre-tournament friendlies. <\/p>\n
However, equipment regulations set out by the world governing body prohibits the use of any “political, religious, or personal messages or slogans” on kit. <\/p>\n
In a statement, Colombian manufacturer Saeta, said its original design “was a tribute to the men and women who contribute every day to Haiti’s future” and “was not intended as a political statement”.<\/p>\n
It added: “Fifa determined that certain visual elements could be interpreted differently under its equipment regulations and ultimately requested modifications to the design.<\/p>\n
“While this interpretation differed from our intention, Saeta respected the process and implemented the final requirements communicated by Fifa.”<\/p>\n
Haiti begin their first World Cup campaign in 52 years against Scotland at Boston Stadium, Foxborough at 02:00 BST on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Caribbean country then face five-time winners Brazil and Morocco in Group C.<\/p>\n
In their only previous World Cup appearance in 1974, Haiti lost all three group games and conceded 14 goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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