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Fake kits worth £18m seized by police during World Cup

Fake kits worth £18m seized by police during World Cup
BBC News Tuesday 21 July 2026, 05:12 UTC 1 min read
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Counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m were seized in the UK during the course of the World Cup because of safety concerns, with the Fire Service warning the outfits can be a danger to those who wear them.

Counterfeit football shirts worth over £18m were seized in the UK during the course of the World Cup because of safety concerns, with the Fire Service warning the outfits can be a danger to those who wear them.
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