Strange feature spotted on new Real Madrid kit as Adidas make unintended addition for Club World Cup

EAGLE-EYED fans have spotted an accidental addition to Real Madrid's new kit.
Adidas unveiled the Spanish club's new kit ahead of the Club World Cup.
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As always, the Real Madrid home strip is white with stylish black and gold trim.
But supporters noticed a strange mark on the shirt when the players modelled the kit for promo photos.
A bizarre horizontal line can be clearly seen across the lower torso.
Some fans even spotted it on the away and goalkeeper jerseys too.
Plenty have speculated what has caused the mark and many reckon it has come from the heat press used to print on the names and numbers.
The authentic fabric used by Adidas in their premium shirts is said to be sensitive material that could "slightly shrink or stretch".
Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal yesterday in their Club World Cup opener.
Fans were looking out for the mystery line and some believe they could see it on Thibaut Courtois and Dean Huijsen's shirts.
Xabi Alonso's side are back in action against Mexican club Pachuca on Sunday night.
They then end the group stage with a clash versus Austrian outfit RB Salzburg.
But they may have to do it without main man Kylian Mbappe, who has been taken to hospital due to acute gastroenteritis.
Symptoms of the condition include diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, loss of appetite and abdominal pain and cramping.
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