Here Is What Inspired Man Utd's Adidas 19-20 Home Kit
May 17, 2019, by Chris
Adidas released the new Manchester United 2019-20 home kit this week. We take a look at what inspired Adidas for next season's Manchester Utd jersey. Thanks to Classic Football Shirts for the information and pictures.
Adidas Manchester United 19-20 Home Kit Pays Homage to 1999 Champions League-Winning Kit
The Adidas Manchester United 2019-2020 home kit is a tribute to the 1999 Champions League-winning jersey - it comes with a shield crest similar to the kit worn 20 years ago in the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern München on May 26 1999.
Other nods to the famous '99 final are printed on the sleeves, where the minutes of the goals scored against Bayern Munich are printed inside small black boxes - 90+1' and 90+3'. The small black boxes also feature a subtle stars pattern, also to remember that night 20 years ago.
If we look at the overall design of the kits, the Adidas Manchester has not a lot in common with the classic jersey - it features a modern, "Nike-esque" template.
The last time Man United wore a shield crest was back in 2006-07 when the side won the Premier League.
The shirt is influenced by the 98-99 treble winning season, with the time that Solskjaer goal went in on the sleeve and the date of the #UCLFinal on the lower side.
— Classic Football Shirts (@classicshirts) 16. Mai 2019
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Do you like the Adidas Manchester United kit for the 2019-2020 season? What do you think of the tributes Adidas added to remember the epic Champions League night 20 years ago? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Adidas Argentina Messi Farewell Kit Teased
Adidas and the Argentine Football Association have teased a special-edition commemorative jersey celebrating Lionel Messi for his final appearance with the national team. Following the announcement of his retirement from international duty after a legendary career spanning 207 caps and 125 goals, Messi is set to wear the bespoke design in his farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental on October 6, 2026.
The unique kit departs from the traditional striping format, opting for a sky-blue base accented by a single broad white central stripe. Tonal rays inspired by the Sun of May radiate across the front and back of the torso. In a rare personal touch, Messi's signature 'M' logo replaces the traditional Adidas performance logo on the right chest in metallic gold, balanced by the gold-accented three-star Argentina crest on the left. The crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs are finished in black with sleek gold edging.
On the reverse, the shirt features gold 'MESSI 10' printing framed by the radiant sunburst motif, topped by a small Sun of May emblem just below the rear collar. Messi previewed the shirt on social media with the message "One last match... A jersey for a lifetime," offering a fitting tribute as he prepares to close his historic international chapter.
