Economic Woes: Nike Galatasaray 20-21 Shirts Will Only Be Sold as Cheap 'Fan Tee' Version in Turkey
Jul 27, 2020, by Pat
Nike and Galatasaray have taken the decision to only release the cheaper 'Fan Tee' variant of the club's 20-21 home and away shirts in Turkey.
According to our source, the decision was not taken lightly but was heavily influenced by the economic woes Turkey is experiencing at the moment, and the continued weakening of the Turkish Lira in particular. Compared to the US Dollar, for example, the Lira has lost another fifth of its value over the past year, making it increasingly difficult to make money selling shirts in the country.
So far we have only been able to confirm this in regards to stationary stores and it has to be said that Nike's other 20-21 shirts such as Inter and PSG are being sold on Nike.com.tr. However, they retail at TRY520 (USD76), compared to the TRY250 (USD36) Nike charges for the 2019-20 Galatasaray jerseys.
We've been told that the 20-21 Fan Tees will be sold at TRY 279, which is more than the Stadium jerseys cost before!
Galatasaray fans abroad will not be affected by this however, as the regular 'Stadium' jersey will still be sold in other countries.
The 'Fan' jerseys are made of a different material and lack crucial details found in the Stadium and Match versions.
There is no design on the back or sleeves, the side panels are missing and the material is different, to name just a few of the many differences.
What do you think? Let's hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Venezia and Rapid Wien Release Special Collaborative Kit
Venezia FC and SK Rapid have unveiled two special limited-edition jerseys to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the historic friendship between their supporters and clubs. The twinning, which officially traces back to January 15, 2000, was commemorated on the pitch during an international friendly at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, with both sides wearing the bespoke designs.
The collaboration includes two distinct shirts designed in close cooperation with the fan groups. The black Unione jersey features an all-over diamond jacquard pattern, complemented by Venezia's orange and green checkerboard on the right shoulder and Rapid's green and white stripes on the left. The white Unione shirt presents a split look blending green and orange accents with line illustrations of iconic architectural landmarks from both Venice and Vienna, including the Doge's Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Both designs place the lion of Saint Mark and the Austrian eagle crests side by side above the date 15.01.2000.
During the friendly match on the Venetian lagoon, the hosts wore the black kit while Rapid took to the pitch in the white version, with Venezia edging a 1-0 victory. The limited-edition jerseys have been made available to supporters through Venezia's official online store and physical club shops.