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BBC Sport burn Leeds United shirt to try and prove a point

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21 Jul 2026, 9:10 am

Leeds United have once again made the headlines for their sensational new away kit.

Going back to the famous yellow with yet another older badge, as they did when winning the Championship, it went down a treat.

Adidas have even upgraded Leeds to the famous trefoil, showing just how well the kits have done and sold.

So, as the Whites prepare to unveil their next home strip, and even their third kit, expectation is high.

Leaks have been revealed with the home shirt set to feature thin blue and yellow stripes, which could divide opinion.

And as new kits get released, the BBC have taken a very unusual step.

BBC Sport burn Premier League kits

The rise in counterfeit kits has risen, not only in the Premier League, but also at the World Cup.

Using firefighters to burn them, the BBC have warned against buying fake football shirts, describing them as "extremely dangerous."

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— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 21, 2026

Starting with Manchester United shirts, they melted very easily, before going on to a Leeds home shirt from last season.

That's not to say that a genuine shirt or kit wouldn't burn just as easy, with it very clear the message that is being sent to fans.

When will Leeds United release new home kit?

MOT Leeds News has covered the early success around the away kit and training strips at Elland Road.

Daniel Farke takes his squad to the United States as part of pre-season this week, with their opening fixture against Wrexham on Saturday.

You would expect the home shirt to be revealed officially by then, given it's the first time they've played in the States in 29 years.

New signings like Tarik Muharemovic and Harry Wilson could be involved in the reveal, only heightening the expectation around them.

With games to follow against Liverpool, Sunderland and Manchester United this summer, there are some headline fixtures ahead before the Premier League kicks off.

Starting the season away at Nottingham Forest on 22 August, Leeds will be in their yellow away kit.

It's clear to see the point being made by BBC and others over the want to stop the rise in counterfeit kits, but it's a strange way of showing it.

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