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The Iconic France Shirt - Zinedine Zidane 1998 to 2000
Before Mbappé. Before the new era of French dominance. There was Zinedine Zidane.Graceful on the ball. Calm under pressure. Capable of changing a match with one movement. For many, Zidane remains the most gifted player France has ever produced. This week’s feature looks at the France home shirt from 1998 to 2000. A design tied to the most important moment in French football history and a player who defined an entire generation. The Shirt Adidas created one of the most recogni
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The Iconic Barcelona Shirt -Andrés Iniesta 2014 to 2015
Barcelona’s 2014 to 2015 home shirt is more than a kit. It is a snapshot of a treble winning season and a moment when Andrés Iniesta was at the peak of his powers. Bold stripes, a modern cut and the number 8 on the back. This shirt captures the calm control and elegance that defined one of the greatest midfielders the game has ever seen
Nov 232 min read


The Iconic Portugal Shirt - Luis Figo (2002–2004)
Before Ronaldo, there was Figo — the original number 7. This Portugal home shirt from 2004 to 2006 captured the pride of a nation and the elegance of one of football’s greatest ever players. From Euro 2004 heartbreak to the World Cup semi-final run, this Nike classic remains a true icon of its era.
Oct 182 min read


The Iconic Juventus Shirt: 2019/20 Home Shirt
Some shirts are remembered for their beauty, others for the players who wore them. The Juventus 2019/20 home shirt is remembered for both...
Sep 262 min read


The Iconic Aston Villa Shirt: Olof Mellberg, 2007/08
Some players just fit a club perfectly. For Aston Villa, few embodied that more than Olof Mellberg. The Swedish centre-half arrived in...
Sep 112 min read


The Iconic Bayern Shirt: Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich Shirt
The Design of the Harry Kane Bayern Munich Shirt. The Bayern Munich 2024/25 third kit by Adidas Originals belongs firmly in the second...
Sep 22 min read


The Iconic England Shirt: Beckham, 2006 & A Moment Frozen in Time
When you think of David Beckham, one image instantly springs to mind — that No. 7 shirt for England, sleeves rolled, armband on, standing...
Aug 142 min read


The Iconic Barça Shirt: Henry, 2007/08 & a Forgotten Front Three
When you think of Thierry Henry, most picture him in red and white - slicing through defenders at Highbury, arms outstretched in front of...
Aug 142 min read


The Iconic Aston Villa Shirt: Yorke, 1995/96 & a Season to Remember
When you think of Dwight Yorke, many picture him in the red of Manchester United, arms wide after scoring in the Treble season. But before the trophies at Old Trafford, Yorke was Aston Villa’s number 10, smiling, lethal in front of goal, and part of one of the Premier League’s most feared strike partnerships.
Aug 143 min read
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