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Outrage over new €159 Dutch World Cup shirts, experts respond: 'This is where the value lies'

Outrage over new €159 Dutch World Cup shirts, experts respond: 'This is where the value lies'

Nike and the KNVB have unveiled the new Dutch national football team's World Cup kits, which feature a vibrant orange color and a retail price of 159 euros. While the high cost has sparked public backlash, experts suggest that these prices are becoming the new standard for official sports apparel.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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