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10 Football Shirt Brands That We Miss

Taking a look back at some of the most under appreciated kit makers from yesteryear, how old you are will have a massive influence on how you view this list. Yep, these brands were making kits in a time before “athletic fit” meant anything other than you could wear it while you ran around on the pitch, and performance fabric was what you used to soak up a spilt pint. Big, bold and brash. That’s how it was, and that’s how we liked it.

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MLS Launch adidas x Parley 2019 Jerseys

Looking to once more make a meaningful impact on the pitch that will have a lasting effect on the whole world, Major League Soccer and adidas partner up with Parley for the Oceans to produce exclusive limited-edition jerseys for all 24 clubs. The initiative hopes to raise awareness and inspire action around the harmful impact of marine plastic pollution by creating customised uniforms built of technical yarns made from Parley Ocean Plastic.

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Philadelphia Union Launch 2019 Parley x adidas 3rd Jersey

Working as part of a bigger initiative to clean up the oceans, MLS side Philadelphia Union have launched their 2019 adidas x Parley for the Oceans kit, which is due to be worn on April 20 for their home game against Montreal Impact.

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Schalke and Nürnberg Swap Shirts With The Help Of Umbro

FC Schalke 04 and 1. FC Nürnberg share a special relationship. So special, in fact, that for their upcoming Bundesliga clash, they’re swapping shirts… Literally. Umbro, kit supplier to both teams, are supplying special edition one-off shirts, switching the teams’ templates for the occasion.

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Nike Launch The Brazil Copa America 100th Anniversary Jersey

Nike have gone way back for the inspiration behind the Brazil 2019 Copa America away kit by unveiling a design that celebrates the 100th anniversary of Brazil's first Copa America success in 1919. That tournament was hosted in their own back yard, and as they prepare to host again this summer, Nike have re-visited an iconic white and blue combo.

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Nike Launch Limited Edition 98/99 Barca Remake Jersey

Nike unwrap another package of nostalgia by releasing a limited edition remake of the iconic Barcelona 1998/99 home shirt. The block stripes of blue and red are re-born for a new generation to appreciate, it's a design that is peak Rivaldo and unquestionably Barcelona.

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Calcetto Eleganza Launch New Nike Jerseys

Unapologetically unique, Milan-based creative collective Calcetto Eleganza have unveiled their latest jerseys that arrive in collaboration with Nike. Designed for both the men’s and women’s teams, the jerseys are the next step in the continuing quest to transcend gender in the blur that is football fashion.

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AIK Launch Nike 2019 Home Shirt

Swedish Champions AIK 1891 are back at it again, keeping the style standards set to superior, this time with their 2019 home shirt from Nike. You’ll once again find yourself asking: why can’t my club do this?

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adidas Launch Sao Paulo 2019-20 Home Shirt

As part of their final preparations before a fresh assault on Brasileiro Série A, São Paulo FC have launched their new 2019/20 home shirt from adidas, and it sticks with the traditions of the club.

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Is The Mash-Up Movement A Sign Of Things To Come?

The replica market comes with challenges. How do you keep the same coloured home shirt interesting each season? How do you respect tradition but move forward? Look back at any club's last ten home shirts and you'll see very little change. But 2019 may have paved the way for a new era of experimental progress when it comes to kit design.

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adidas Launch Flamengo 2019 Home Shirt

Arriving in its classic colours, but hiding a modern twist, adidas launch the 2019 home shirt for last season’s Campeonato Brasileiro Série A runners-up, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. Or, y'know, just Flamengo. Or even Mengo. S'up to you.

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Nike Launch Limited Edition France Centenary Jersey

Nike have turned on their special edition charm by launching a limited edition jersey to help the French Football Federation celebrate their 100th birthday. The retro take on the France home shirt was worn by the squad when they took on Iceland at the Stade de France on Monday night.

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Nike Launch Manchester City Mash-Up Shirt

Manchester City join in on the Nike mash-up movement as the Swoosh celebrate their six-year long partnership with the club; a period that has seen City win six major trophies.

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Camden Town FC Celebrate International Women's Day With Special Shirt

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Camden Town Brewery have created a new football kit that pays homage to inspirational women from the local area and it will be worn by local ladies’ team, Camden Town F.C.

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adidas Unveil Mexico 2019 Home Shirt

In a fairly radical departure from the usual green look we’ve all come to expect, adidas and the Mexican Football Federation return to their warrior roots to introduce the 2019 Mexico TRI home kit.

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adidas Unveil Colombia 2019 Copa America Home Shirt

Geared up for Copa America action, adidas launch the Colombia 2019 home shirt, which features a design inspired by the textures that have embroidered Colombia's history and that have made national products world icons.

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