Fake football shirt fire warning after £18m of counterfeit kits seized in UK during World Cup

The Mirror News and Evening Standard are reporting on the seizure of counterfeit football kits in the UK during the World Cup, with both outlets noting the significant quantity of fake strips confiscated. The Mirror News focuses on the fire risk associated with these counterfeit kits, highlighting their potential to be more flammable than authentic shirts. In contrast, the Evening Standard provides more details on the specifics of the seizure, such as the location and weight of the confiscated strips. Both sources agree on the large scale of the counterfeit operation, with the Mirror News quantifying the value at £18m.

Fake football shirt fire warning after £18m of counterfeit kits seized in UK during World Cup

The tournament saw a spike in the sales of fake shirts amid warnings they are more flammable than the real deal as fans hit out at the sky high prices for Premier League teams' shirts

Tens of thousands of fake football strips seized during World Cup

More than nine tonnes of strips were seized in Edinburgh.