The use of third kits has brought a lot of experimentation in terms of colours across most Premier League teams. Many have used brighter colours, brash designs and broken with their traditions in a bid to engage new fans and drive commercial revenues.
However, Newcastle United's rumoured third kit caused controversy when it was leaked last week. That's due to the fact that the kit bears a striking resemblance to the national shirt of Saudi Arabia's all white body and lime green trim, with the Castore logo and club crest also in green. This provoked more accusations of the club's Saudi Arabian owners engaging in 'sports washing', as Eddie Howe's side would be taking the field in a kit that appears to promote the Islamic state.
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