Oops! Looks like the folks at Target got more than they bargained for.

The retail chain has pulled a World Cup T-shirt from its stores and Web site after realizing it bore the flag flown by Spain's late, brutal dictator General Francisco Franco, reports The Consumerist.

(Someone at the buying department is probably getting hauled off to solitary right now.)

Spain has not saluted that tainted banner since the despot Franco died in the late 1970s, ending a reign marked by murder, terror, and human rights violations galore. In other words, nothing for 2010 World Cup soccer fans (or anyone else) to cheer about.

"We certainly apologize for any discomfort or offense this shirt may have caused," a Target spokesman reportedly told the Web site.

No word from the company on how the mix-up occurred, but the retailer did tell the site that the shirts were exclusive to Target but not an in-house brand.


Target is also offering a full refund to anyone who bought the unfortunate shirt, which has been available since May.

Here at StyleList, we're just glad no one's pulling the Liberty of London or Zac Posen for Target collections.

In related news, check out these very cool World Cup tees.