Haiti changes World Cup kit After FIFA there were concerns about "political" images.

Haiti's national team will change its kit for the World Cup. After FIFA deemed the image of the country's independence too political, In a statement released on Tuesday, Colombian sports brand Saeta, which designs and manufactures the Haitian shirts, said it had made "requested modifications" following a review from FIFA. Saeta also added that several ideas have been submitted. Provide FIFA throughout the process But FIFA has decided that "Some elements in the image may be interpreted differently." “We work closely with the Haitian Football Federation. Our goal throughout the process was to create shirts that celebrated Pride. strength and the spirit of the Haitian people,” Saeta said in a statement. "The final design proposed by Saeta is intended to be a tribute to the men and women who contribute to Haiti's future every day and is not intended to be a political statement." In a statement to The Athletic, a spokesperson for the Haitian national team said FIFA had asked the federation to remove the image. "After misinterpretation FIFA officials have asked the federation to remove images showing Vertières and the freedom heroes raising the Haitian flag." The federation is yet to issue a further statement on the matter. They just asked Saeta to change. The original design featured warriors raising the flag during the Battle of Vertières, the final phase of the Haitian Revolution. that led to independence in 1803. The image is on the lower right of the torso. and was presented in the blue Haitian home kit. white away kit and the third set is red The original style shirts available on Saeta's website are almost sold out. The brand currently does not sell altered sets. At least for now This is the second time this year in Haiti. We were asked to remove images related to freedom by an international sports organization. in February The International Olympic Committee forced Haiti to remove Toussaint Louverture's image from the uniform for the opening ceremony. Louverture was a former slave who helped lead the revolution and became a symbol of Haiti's freedom. Haiti will begin group action on Saturday. Meet Scotland in Boston