The design on Germany’s national team shirts will be changed over concerns that No 44 resembled the symbol used by Nazi SS units. Photo: Adidas
The new kit, launched before Germany host the European Championship in June and July, debuted during their 2-0 friendly win over France last month.
"The DFB checks the numbers 0-9 and then submits the numbers 1-26 to Uefa for review. None of the parties involved saw any proximity to Nazi symbolism in the creation process of the jersey design," the DFB said in a statement.
"Nevertheless, we take the comments very seriously and do not want to provide a platform for discussions ... we will develop an alternative design for the number 4 and co-ordinate it with Uefa."
