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<iframe width="853" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3pmvkR3NbGM?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Hong Kong to host Transformers world premiere First showing of latest Transformers film will be held here - despite earlier extortion bids PUBLISHED : Tuesday, 13 May...

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Hong Kong issues Vietnam travel warning after mobs torch Chinese factories China's embassy issues a warning as anti-China sentiment runs high in Vietnam PUBLISHED : Wednesday, 14 May, 2014, 12:23pm UPDATED : Wednesday, 14 May, 2014, 11:41pm Denise Tsang and Agencies in Hanoi Sources say...

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"The shirt looks great - the only thing missing is a sixth star," said Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari at the launch. "We aim to have that on there after the World Cup."

Hosts Brazil unveiled both their home shirt and a new defensive formation for direct free kicks when the World Cup arrives in 2014. If you think it looks a bit rubbish, that's because it is made of recycled plastic bottles.

Defending champions Spain have put so much faith in their adidas-inspired 'power of la roja' slogan that they have ditched their traditional blue shorts in favour of an all-red affair.

The Germans have ditched their black shorts and opted for a three colours red chevron across the chest in time for Brazil, a look, the designers insist, inspired by "a sense of understate brilliance, and the value placed in quality and hard work."

Russia's Ron Burgunsky get-up bears a striking resemblance to Spain's shirt, suggesting it was almost knocking-off time when this design was due at a certain German manufacturer's design studio.

Some might call it arrogant, but there's no denying that France's decision to schedule the launch of their denim-like World Cup kit immediately after their play-off win over Ukraine was brave - particularly for a side that started the second leg 2-0 down.

Mexico's opponents can consider themselves warned - in they'd forgotten the pace infused throughout La Verde, the lighning bolt detail should serve as a timely reminder.

Neutral colours: Switzerland have gone for a pretty simple design, perhaps unsurprisingly Picture: PUMA

Looking the part: Stephan Lichtsteiner, the Juventus right back, models the Swiss kit Picture: puma

Aussie rules: Australia will be showcasing their footballing talents wearing this 70s style kit Picture: NIKE

Colour clash: Japan's away shirt is rather luminous Picture: ADIDAS

Messi magic: Lionel and friends will be strutting their stuff in the summer wearing these traditional-looking kits Picture: ADIDAS

A return to military overtones in Japan's kit with the subtle imperial flag detailing behind the team crest.

The Fennec Foxes, or Algeria, will be decked out in either white or green shirts at the summer finals Picture: PUMA

The first World Cup shirt to feature a hashtag, the Colombia kit is a thing of beauty. The sombrero vueltiao appears in the blue stripe across the chest, while an Andean condor, the national bird, carries the slogan #unidosporunpais - united for one country.