Newcastle United have apologised for a scene within the video launching their new third package that “might inadvertently trigger offence”.
A video that includes musician Sam Fender and a bunch of Newcastle stars previous and current was launched on Monday teasing the discharge of the brand new package.
However that video was faraway from the membership’s social media channels on Tuesday earlier than an edited model with the scene in query omitted was revealed.
A publish on X (previously Twitter) from the membership learn: “The response to our new third package with Adidas has been particular, however the launch video contained a scene that would inadvertently trigger offence. We apologise for that.
“We’ve eliminated the scene from the movie to ensure that as many followers as attainable can get pleasure from it.”
The response to our new third package with adidas has been particular, however the launch video contained a scene that would inadvertently trigger offence. We apologise for that. We’ve eliminated the scene from the movie to ensure that as many followers as attainable can get pleasure from it.
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) July 1, 2025
Why have Newcastle apologised?
Newcastle edited the video and issued their apology due to a scene during which a fan is seen holding a black and white model of the Japanese imperial flag with the membership crest within the center.
The flag started being utilized by the army within the nineteenth century and was flown throughout Japan’s imperialist enlargement, which noticed the nation occupy Korea and areas of China.
In 1905, Japan occupied Korea as a protectorate, after which as a colony from 1910 to the tip of World Warfare Two in 1945. Hundreds of Koreans have been exploited and compelled into labour throughout Japanese rule, and the flag is related by many in South Korea with struggle crimes and oppression.
The flag’s popularity can be tied to World Warfare Two, when it grew to become the flag of the Japanese Navy. Japanese troops occupied a lot of Asia on this interval and dedicated struggle crimes towards native individuals.
In 2020 South Korea requested the flag be banned from stadiums on the Olympic Video games in Tokyo, although the difficulty was rendered moot because the Video games have been held a yr later and predominantly with out followers as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch the lads in 🇰🇷!
Season ticket holders and Mags Members can now purchase tickets for our fixtures in South Korea this pre-season 👇
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) June 30, 2025
Newcastle will play two pre-season video games in South Korea forward of the 2025-26 marketing campaign, going through a Okay-League choose XI on July 30 and Tottenham on August 3.
The Magpies are additionally stated to be closing in on the signing of South Korean teenager Park Seung-soo from Suwon Bluewings.
When did Newcastle launch their third package?
Following the discharge of the preliminary video, Newcastle formally launched their third package on Tuesday, making each a short-sleeved and a long-sleeved model accessible to followers.
The package, made by Adidas, is described as a “trendy tribute to the enduring 97/98 third package”.
“The jersey contains a placing mixture of burnt orange and deep inexperienced set towards a navy backdrop, for a trendy tackle a famend traditional and vital for followers and collectors,” Newcastle stated in saying the package.
A licensed Toon traditional 💙🧡
The Newcastle 25/26 third jersey. Out there in-store and on-line now 👇https://t.co/HcT3gjuQqK@adidasfootball pic.twitter.com/r0oLQR5qB5
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) July 1, 2025
“Welcoming the embroidered trefoil adidas emblem, the shirt contains a stitched membership crest and adidas EQT flat knit collar and cuffs. The package is accomplished with navy shorts and socks, accented with signature three-stripe detailing and a clear orange trefoil sign-off for a visible assertion.”
Chief industrial officer Pete Silverstone added: “This third package is a strong mix of previous and current – a daring design that displays each our proud historical past and the thrilling journey forward. Working carefully with adidas, we’ve created one thing that we hope will resonate deeply with our international supporters, bringing again an iconic look with a contemporary twist.
“There’s an actual satisfaction in carrying the trefoil – a logo that connects generations of followers and gamers. Our passionate international fanbase will see this and put on it with satisfaction, particularly as we return to the UEFA Champions League for the second time in three years.”
Who will Newcastle play in pre-season?
The Magpies start their pre-season at Celtic on July 19, earlier than going through Arsenal in Singapore eight days later.
That’s adopted with the video games in Korea, with the match towards the Okay-League XI going down in Suwon and the assembly with Tottenham held in Seoul’s World Cup stadium.
Newcastle then end their preseason with a doubleheader at St James’ Park towards LaLiga sides Espanyol and Atletico Madrid.
They host Espanyol on August 8 earlier than taking over Atletico a day later. Newcastle might face Atletico within the Champions League this season after securing their return to Europe’s premier membership competitors.