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adidas Launch New Football Icon Collection

Inspired by the brand’s iconic Equipment era, adidas launches its latest Football Icons Collection, featuring throwback replica designs for some of its leading clubs and federations, including Ajax, Arsenal, Boca Juniors, CR Flamengo, FC Bayern, Juventus, Manchester United, Real Madrid and River Plate.

Back in late 2021 adidas turned the clock back to 2006 by tapping into the Teamgeist look for a new collection – a lifestyle capsule that brought back the iconic look for its A list teams. Now they follow a similar path, only this time its to bring back a look that was born in the 90s for its latest Football Icon Collection, which taps into the culture and style of that decade to give fans a throwback replica collection that perfectly blends current streetwear trends and football.

The collection, which features match jerseys, tops and shorts, sees a return for that big and bold Three Stripe branding, reviving past classics while also reimagining what some clubs might have looked like in the early 90’s had they worn The Three Stripes. Centralised branding, glossy finishing and laid-back, loose fits find the balance between instantly-iconic and immediately wearable.

Italy Icon Jersey

The 1990s kicked off with football's biggest tournament on Italian soil. This Italy jersey celebrates the decade the beautiful game turned up the volume with adidas Equipment-style details. From its centrally placed, '90s-style badge to its bold Three Stripes and loose fit, the shirt is every inch an icon.

Arsenal Icon Jersey

Cup double glory and bold adidas heritage come together in this Arsenal icon football jersey. From that central team badge to the Equipment-style Three Stripes on the sides, this top radiates early '90s style.

Manchester United Icon Jersey

Reimagining what Manchester United would've looked like in iconic adidas Equipment gear. This jersey combines modern details with a classic look, including an adidas Badge of Sport at the base of the collar, a central team crest and large diagonal Three Stripes on the sides. It's sure to stoke memories for fans of a certain vintage. For others, it will be a whole new football experience.

Ajax Icon Jersey

Classic club colours meet iconic adidas style. A throwback to the larger-than-life adidas Equipment era, this football jersey boasts all the hallmarks. From that central club badge to those in-your-face Three Stripes on the sides, it's a look that many fans recall with affection.

Juventus Icon Jersey

Show off some '90s vibes. Everything about this Juventus jersey shouts "football classic." Flashing diagonal Three Stripes on the sides and a centrally positioned adidas Badge of Sport and team crest, it takes its lead from larger-than-life adidas Equipment gear.

FC Bayern Icon Jersey

A blast from their past. This FC Bayern football jersey borrows its bold colours from the away shirts the club's players pulled on during the mid '90s. Those large diagonal Three Stripes on either side and the central adidas Badge of Sport and team crest  embody a true reflection of adidas Equipment style.

Real Madrid Icon Jersey

Real Madrid narrowly missed out on the adidas Equipment era. So this football jersey reimagines what the team could've looked like in the mid '90s. Those large, diagonal Three Stripes and that central team badge catch the eye.

Boca Juniors Icon Jersey

This jersey rekindles a classic football era with those signature diagonal Three Stripes on the sides. It even feels the part, thanks to its soft fabric and loose, laid-back fit. A woven team badge on the chest adds the perfect finish to celebrate an iconic '90s look.

River Plate Icon Jersey

River Plate's colours and adidas Equipment style come together in this football jersey. From those large Three Stripes on the sides to the centrally placed team crest and adidas Badge of Sport, there's no mistaking those early '90s influences.

CR Flamengo Icon Jersey

CR Flamengo DNA wrapped in adidas Equipment style. This football jersey rekindles a classic early '90s look with oversized Three Stripes on the sides, a centrally placed team badge and an adidas Badge of Sport at the base of its signature collar.

Shop the adidas Football Icon Collection at prodirectsport.com/soccer

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Daniel Jones

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