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Sweaty jerseys are slowing us down, say Barca players

Looks like the Spanish champions have found an excuse for all those early-season draws.

FEW OPPONENTS HAVE been able to slow Barcelona. But Nike may have inadvertently managed to do just that — with shirts that absorb too much sweat.

The Spanish soccer champions say they have recently met with Nike officials to complain about the new shirts.

The team contends the shirts absorb so much moisture they take on added weight over the course of a game.

The Spanish newspaper El Pais first reported claims from Barcelona players that the shirts more than doubled in weight by halftime.

Nike said in a statement to The Associated Press today that it is “working to find a solution to the problem with the shirts along with the club.”

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    Jan 20th 2016, 7:31 PM

    All the bricks are in place in Clare. No pressure or excuses this year then Davy!!

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    Jan 20th 2016, 8:38 PM

    Did I read that right , Clare have
    3 coaches already + Davy who I presume is manager/ coach & now they’ve added another coach.
    Jesus they’ve more coaches then Kavanaghs Buses .

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    Jan 20th 2016, 10:32 PM

    €€€.. Davy could bankrupt them for years like he did to Waterford

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    Jan 20th 2016, 8:26 PM

    Great news for clare hurling

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    Jan 20th 2016, 9:51 PM

    This is the man that made them tick in 2013 was missing for a lot of 2014!! So this is unbelievable news for clare hurling!!

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    Mute Kevin O'Malley
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    Jan 20th 2016, 8:46 PM

    Great new for Clare, a clear message to the rest. Your man above is right, all the the ingredients are in place now for us, do or die this year.

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    Jan 20th 2016, 9:06 PM

    No excuses for Fitzy now, if they underperform again he has to go.

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    Jan 20th 2016, 9:15 PM

    He should’ve went last season….. Nepotism at its finest

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    Mute Patrick Barton
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    Jan 20th 2016, 8:52 PM

    Great news

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    Mute Brian Walsh
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    Jan 20th 2016, 10:39 PM

    Great coup ! I’m off to the bookies to clean up on the banner this year !

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    Jan 21st 2016, 12:36 AM

    Id be inclined to join you .

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    Jan 21st 2016, 12:34 AM

    Banner for Liam

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