Spain World Cup strip has generated a big debate

Adidas has revealed Spain's new shirt for the 2018 World Cup, yet there has been some controversy with some wondering whether the stripes are blue or purple, and thus whether they are using the republic's colours or not.

The shirt looks reminiscent to the one worn at the 1994 World Cup in the U.S.A., yet the blue in the stripes on the side of the shirt appeared to be much more intense than it is in the current version.

Spain's 1994 strip

Focusing on the blue lines, the truth is that on any surface, the blue on red can cause the visual effect of purple; in this case in the stripes on the side of the strip.

Far from Adidas, it is not the first time that the colours of the republic have been related to the Spanish shirt as years ago, a kit was advertised where the purple was the main colour.