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Barcelona reverts to tradition with new kit

Barcelona's kit for 2016-17 sees the club return to striped shirts and no sponsor.

Barcelona has returned to old club traditions after revealing its kit for the 2016-17 season.

Lionel Messi and his teammates played in red and blue hooped shirts last season as they secured a La Liga and Copa del Rey double, but the club's usual striped pattern will be adopted once more next campaign.

Barcelona revealed the new design Monday, with the lack of a sponsor on the front of the shirt also notable.

The Catalan club shunned sponsorship until striking a deal with the Qatar Foundation in 2012.