Russia set to wear old kit against Belgium in Euro 2020 qualifier after Adidas invert flag colours on new jerseys
- Adidas unveiled new Russian kit but the flag colours had been inverted on it
- Russian football authorities insisted team would wear 2018 World Cup strip
- Russia are due to host Belgium and then visit San Mario in Euro 2020 qualifiers
Russia have confirmed they will play their upcoming Euro 2020 Group I qualification matches in their old kit as their new strip inverts the country's flag.
Adidas unveiled the new kit last week, with red the predominant colour and blue above white trimming on the shirt sleeves, and the outfit is already on sale in their stores.
However, it has since been pointed out that this is the inverse of the country's white, blue and red tricolour.
![Russia will not wear their new kit in Euro 2020 qualifiers as unveiled by Adidas last week](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/13/17/20967104-7681879-image-a-3_1573667373411.jpg)
Russia will not wear their new kit in Euro 2020 qualifiers as unveiled by Adidas last week
'In the upcoming games, the Russian national team will continue using the kit in which it began the qualifying round,' the Russian Football Union told AFP.
Russia boss Stanislav Cherchesov had initially attempted to defend the new kit.
At the launch, he said: 'When fans support the team by clapping with their arms in the air, you'll be able to see the Russian flag on the sleeves,' he said.
Eussia are second in Group I set to play Belgium at home on Saturday in Saint Petersburg and will face San Marino on 19 November.
![The new design reverses the colours of the country's flag and has attracted criticism](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/13/18/20967108-7681879-image-a-11_1573669035074.jpg)
The new design reverses the colours of the country's flag and has attracted criticism
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