FC Augsburg: Colour Coordinated Clowning Around

Images: AFP PHOTO/CHRISTOF STACHE, Chris Hyde/Getty Images.

Considering the problems England had trying to get permission to wear a poppy on their shirts recently, we're surprised FIFA went for this festive addition to the Augsburg home kit. As we all know, (and Jonatan Germano of Melbourne Hearts (left) found out to his cost this weekend) referees are obliged to punish players who 'reveal advertising, religious or political slogans' after goals.

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