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David Jarvis

Hundreds of fake Celtic and Rangers tops seized by Border Force

Celtic and Rangers football strips are among the most ripped off in the UK, it's been found.

Hundreds of Old Firm jerseys were seized while on their way to the country.

The discovery comes after a study of counterfeit kit confiscated by UK Border Force agents at ports in 2021.

253 Celtic tops and 248 Rangers tops were found by officers that had been made overseas often in sweatshop factories.

The figures, revealed under freedom of information (FOI) laws, saw Premier League side Everton listed as the most popular, reports the Daily Record.

They were placed above Manchester United and Liverpool.

Full-price home shirts for Celtic and Rangers are £65 but the fake shirts can be half that price.

Last year Rangers set up a task force for “brand protection” and urged their supporters to report anyone selling unofficial merchandise.

A statement said it was “damaging the club’s brand” and threatened court action on repeat offenders.

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau said: “Buying a counterfeit shirt will save you money in the short-term but the reality is you are likely to be buying a poor product that will quickly start to show signs of wear.

“At the same time you could be putting money into the pocket of organised crime and helping fund their wider operations.

“Stay well away from the stalls and websites pushing fake replica shirts.”

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