Belgium’s away kit is a tribute to a much-loved and nearly century-old cartoon character, Tintin. Germany’s home jersey is a classic white but the away shirt is a bold pink and purple. Ahead of the European soccer championships starting June 14 in Germany, The Associated Press takes a look at some of the kits that will surely catch the eyes of soccer fans and fashionistas from across the globe.
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — The laughter of schoolchildren at recess and basketballs ringing on the pavement echoed through the quiet streets of a residential district in Slovenia's capital, the place where Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic got his start.
Caolan Boyd-Munce marked his international debut for Northern Ireland with an assist in an eventual 5-1 defeat to Spain. Michael O'Neill's side threatened a shock in Mallorca as the St Mirren midfielder's inch-perfect free-kick was headed home by Sunderland defender Daniel Ballard inside 70 seconds. Their celebrations were short-lived as Spain came roaring back, finding themselves 4-1 up by the 35th minute.
Aged 39 and about to play in a record-extending sixth European Championship, Cristiano Ronaldo's longevity at soccer's highest levels almost defies belief.