An ongoing exhibition of soccer jerseys dating back to the first World Cup features a Nazi-era shirt with a silver swastika attached to its front, the AP reports.
The exhibit, on display at a mall in Salvador, Brazil, includes over 100 shirts from various countries. As the first World Cup was held in 1930, the collection features a replica of a German 1934 shirt: a white jersey with the Nazi eagle and swastika logo sewn into its breast. A black Italian shirt from the time of Mussolini featuring the symbol of Italian fascism—a cylinder around an ax—is also on display.
After some visitors expressed concerns about the Hitler-era jersey, collection owner Duda Sampao emphasized to crowds at the mall that the shirt is of historical significance. Sampao told the AP that the exhibit has been supported by the local Brazilian World Cup organizing committee. The committee’s endorsement implies the support of FIFA, he noted.
“Yes, there was a little problem about this jersey,” Sampao said. “It’s a historical jersey and a little before we started this exhibition, we talked about it with the people who were involved and everyone said it’s O.K., there’s no problem because it’s a historical jersey.”
More Must-Reads From TIME
- Jane Fonda Champions Climate Action for Every Generation
- Biden’s Campaign Is In Trouble. Will the Turnaround Plan Work?
- Why We're Spending So Much Money Now
- The Financial Influencers Women Actually Want to Listen To
- Breaker Sunny Choi Is Heading to Paris
- Why TV Can’t Stop Making Silly Shows About Lady Journalists
- The Case for Wearing Shoes in the House
- Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time
Contact us at letters@time.com