Agüero, Lingard & Trippier Tear Open Kits in 2018 World Cup - Here is Why
Jul 5, 2018, by Chris
If you watched the first knockout stage of the 2018 World Cup, you might have noticed that the shirts of some players were torn around the collar. Let us find out why.
Sergio Agüero, Jesse Lingard and Kieran Trippier Tear Open Kits For More Freedom Around Neck Area
The fact that three players were spotted with the same 'modification' makes it very probable that the cut did not happen by chance but because the players wanted more a looser fit around the neck area. It is the first time that as many players have been spotted with this customization.
Sergio Agüero's Argentina failed to qualify for the quarter final, while England advanced to the next round in the penalty shootout - it will be interesting to see if Lingard and Trippier will again cut their shirt in the next round against Sweden.
Have you spotted more player who tore their shirt in the 2018 World Cup? Let us know in the comments below.
Premium Material Returns to the World Cup Champions Badge
Alongside the second star above the crest, Spain officially unveiled a new 3D embossed World Champions badge during their recent 3-2 victory over England in the UEFA Nations League. This badge previously appeared on Spain's jersey after their 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph.
Compared to the heat-applied plastic version seen on Argentina's kits, the new badge from Cromotransfer offers a significantly more premium look, featuring an embossed surface and a multi-layered structure. Before that, Adidas has increasingly shifted to pre-applying tournament and champions badges directly in its manufacturing facilities.
However, this upgrade will be exclusive to the authentic player-version jerseys. The fan-version replica shirts will continue to feature the standard heat-transferred plastic badge.
Big thanks to @whatthekit_x for the collage.
