In an unusual turn of events, Saudi second-division team Al Faisaly has been caught wearing counterfeit Adidas kits that replicate the design of the Real Madrid 2024-25 home kit. Big thanks to our follower @kaber_albaha* for alerting us to this bizarre situation.
Al Faisaly Wears Fake Adidas Kit Based on Madrid 24-25 Home Kit
The Al Faisaly 24-25 kit features the same Houndstooth pattern seen on Madrid's authentic home jersey, with Al Faisaly's maroon color replacing Madrid's traditional white.
The Adidas Madrid 24-25 home kit is not available in a generic model. Additionally, Adidas did not produce an authentic kit for Al Faisaly. Upon examining the details, it becomes clear that Faisaly acquired the kit from the black market.
Counterfeit Details
The counterfeit jerseys include the Adidas authentic badges at the bottom, but these are positioned too high, making the forgery more apparent.
The counterfeit also has very bad breathability, with the color changing from a light to a dark maroon.
Interestingly, Al Faisaly had signed a three-year deal with Adidas in 2019, but it appears the partnership has since ended. The use of counterfeit kits is shocking, especially for a team with a prior relationship with the brand.
Al Faisaly also appears to wear a fake Adidas tracksuit.
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