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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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adidas Launch Paul Pogba SS19 Collection

Dropping as Paul Pogba's fifth collaboration with adidas Football comes the signature SS19 collection for the Manchester United midfielder. Designed by Pogba & adidas, and inspired by his passion of basketball, the latest capsule blends seasonal flair through court, pitch and streetwear scenes.

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New Balance Launch Sadio Mané's New Boots Into Space

New Balance and Pro:Direct Soccer have added a new meaning to the common football phrase ‘finding space’, after sending the first ever pair of football boots into the stratosphere. Specifically belonging to Liverpool FC star Sadio Mané, the new ‘Infinite Lite Furon V5’ were launched into orbit ahead of the Reds’ clash with Chelsea at the weekend. 

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New Balance Launch The "Infinite Lite" Pack

New Balance drop the cleanest of spring cleans for the end of season run-in with the launch of their new "Infinite Lite" Pack, which sees pristine white uppers with iridescent details wrap across the Furon V5 and Tekela V1 silos.

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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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Concave Launch New Halo+ "Black/Gun Metal/Poppy"

Cruising onto the scene with an understated look that combines sleek and dangerous, Concave launch the new Halo+, giving their power-focused silo an almost complete over-haul, revamping it for a premium perspective on power play.

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adidas Launch Copa Gloro 19 "Virtuso Pack"

Completing the cleanest of clean sweeps, adidas add the Copa Gloro 19 to the Virtuso Pack ranks, with a special suit for spring and summer that’s set to see the silo surging onto pitches throughout the close season.

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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 "Euphoria Mode" Pack

As we head into the business end of the season Nike have launched the aptly named "Euphoria Mode" Pack which will be worn by their contracted players for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals and final, as well as the Copa America and Nations League. You're about to see a whole lot of this collection.

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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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Nike Present Alex Morgan With Special-Edition PhantomVNM

One of the many things that Nike does well is always recognise the achievements of its athletes, and today is no exception, with the Swoosh honouring USWNT striker Alex Morgan’s 100th international goal with a special-edition PhantomVNM.

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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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PUMA Launch Future 19.1 "Hacked Pack"

The "Hacked Pack" will be the PUMA on-pitch representation for the end of season run-in as the brand update their Future 19.1 and ONE 19.1 silos with a fresh set of aesthetics. The Future drops as the more reserved of the pairing, with an upper combination of "Black/Charcoal Grey" dipped in "Gecko Green" downstairs.

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PUMA Launch The ONE 19.1 "Hacked Pack"

PUMA launch their second on-pitch boot collection of 2019 as the "Hacked Pack" replaces the "Power Up" collection to deliver a standout look for the ONE 19.1 & Future 19.1 going into the business end of the season.

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