Better Investment Than Bitcoin? How Classic Football Shirts Have Risen in Value
Aug 26, 2018, by Pat
Classic football shirts aren't often referred to as a good investment. However, this is something that might change as at least a select few classics have proven to be pretty decent assets as shown by a new set of infographic.
Classic Football Shirts recently shared a graphic highlighting the stellar price evolution of four iconic jerseys over time: Arsenal 05-06, Manchester United 90-92, Inter 07-08 and Juventus 97-98. All of these classics have seen incredible jumps in their prices on the site as stocks dwindle and they become increasingly hard to attain.
A look at how football shirts can appreciate in value. Which shirts from recent seasons do you think will be highly sought after in years to come? pic.twitter.com/1JVS1mmfBU
— Classic Football Shirts (@classicshirts) 23. August 2018
In case you missed it, Classic Football Shirts are currently doing a site-wide 20% sale, which you can take part in via the link below.
Do you own any of these super-classic shirts? Comment below.
Concept: What If World Cup Winners Wore Special Badges on Club Kits?
A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.
Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
Inter Milan officially debuted their new Nike 26-27 third kit on the pitch during a dramatic 5-3 Serie A comeback victory against Udinese at the San Siro, just hours after its official unveiling.
Taking inspiration from the Nerazzurri's iconic look from the late 1990s, notably referencing the 1997-98 and 1998-99 shirts. the new third kit is built on a stone-grey 'Iron Ore' base featuring a subtle tonal jacquard pattern. The centerpiece of the design is a prominent black horizontal chest band accented by a thin 'Blue Spark' lower stripe. Bright 'Speed Yellow' details are applied to the Swoosh, the two-starred club crest, the Betsson.sport sponsor, and retro-styled 1990s font names and numbers.
