8 Amazing Football Shirts That Did Not Make It To Euro 2021
Nov 19, 2020, by Simon
- Euro 2021 Qualification: Eight teams played playoff matches to determine the final participants for the postponed Euro 2020 tournament, meaning there will be no more international breaks until late March.
- Expanded Tournament: The UEFA Euro tournament has grown significantly, from 8 teams until 1996 to 24 teams since 2016, allowing smaller nations to participate.
- Unseen Kits: The article highlights eight national teams with unique and attractive football shirts that won't be seen in the Euro 2021 tournament due to their teams not qualifying.
Finally, the guessing game is over and the 24 teams for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020 are certain. This international break, 8 remaining teams played their last 4 playoff matches to determine those who participate in the final competition. This means that football players will not be bothered again with international breaks for some time to come (late March).
Interestingly, the Euro never was such a big tournament as the UEFA steadily increased the starting field. Up until 1996, only 8 teams participated with the UEFA doubling the amount of participants for this occasion. Since 2016, 24 teams compete in the UEFA Euro. This is also the reason for unknown football nations such as North Macedonia to have a chance.
Unfortunately, football shirts do not influence the performance of a nation and there have been upsets in this regard. We want to take a look at 8 national teams and their beautiful football kits that will never get the broader attention they truly deserve.
Bulgaria 20-21 Home Jersey
The Joma Bulgaria 2020 football shirt is predominantly white with a green-red chest band, inspired by the famous 1965 World Cup play-off against Belgium.
Greece 2020-21 Home & Away Kits
Both Greece 2020-21 jerseys share the same look: they feature a unique sash in combination with a white respectively blue base. It is a very clean approach by US sportswear giant Nike with the focus on one standout element as Greece misses out on the third major tournament in a row.
Iceland 2020-21 Home & Away Kits
During the Euro 2016 in France, Iceland made a name for themselves by displaying emphatic performances to massively upset big football nations in what was their first appearance in a major tournament. Now, Puma scooped the small nation to unveil stunning shirts as well as a new logo. However, their efforts will go largely unnoticed as Iceland dramatically missed out against a gunning Hungarian side.
Luxembourg 2020-21 Home and Away Kits
Of course, Luxembourg is not a country that will ever qualify for a major tournament by regular means, but Macron and UEFA striked a deal which means that smaller European nations no longer receive teamwear kits straight off-the-peg. This year, Macron really stepped up their international game another notch by producing 2 stunning efforts for the often overlooked country.
Norway 20-21 Away Kit
Norway has a team that features many promising players and the disappointment is immense after losing out against Serbia in the first round of path C. The expectations were high and many consider this to be a golden generation. For now, this is only on paper and Norway will have to prove their qualities come the World Cup 2022 qualifiers.
The Nike Norway 2020 away jersey boasts a unique design in different shades of blue. The Nike Norway 2020 away jersey boasts a graphic design reminiscent of icebergs.
San Marino 2020-2021 Home & Away Kits
San Marino is also part of UEFA's deal with Macron and another small nation that received two beautiful football shirts from the Italian brand.
Serbia 20-21 Home Kit
Serbia got eliminated by Scotland as they will reach their first major tournament in what seems like an eternity (last participation was World Cup 1998). Serbia missed out on penalties (4-5).
Very much inspired by Puma's current theme, The Puma Serbia 2020 home football shirt is mainly red with a geometrical pattern on the front and sleeves.
Slovenia Home and Away Kits
Similar to previous shirts, both Nike Slovenia 2020 football shirts come with an abstract mountain shape. The Nike Slovenia 2020 football shirt combines the colors sky blue, navy blue and white, while the Nike Slovenia 2020-2021 away jersey is green at the top and blue at the bottom, with the mountain graphic colored in white.
Which mentioned football kit do you like the most? What do you think of UEFA tripling the amount of participating teams within 20 years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below.
AS Roma to Wear Special 'Together for Nepal' Shirt Sponsor in Champions League Match
AS Roma will take the pitch with a special one-off shirt sponsor for their UEFA Champions League fixture against Fenerbahce in Istanbul. Instead of their regular primary partner Eurobet.live, the Giallorossi's home kit features the United Nations World Food Programme logo alongside the message "Together for Nepal" and the flag of Nepal across the chest.
The adjustment is required due to strict advertising regulations in Turkey that prohibit gambling and betting brands. Rather than taking to the field with a blank shirt, Roma collaborated with WFP to spotlight the ongoing humanitarian emergency in Nepal, where devastating floods and landslides have left approximately 43,000 people in need of urgent relief.
Following the match, the 26-27 match-worn jerseys will be auctioned off, with all proceeds directed to the World Food Programme's emergency operations. Supporters are also able to contribute directly through a dedicated challenge within the UN's ShareTheMeal app.
Manchester United Add Foundation Logo to 26-27 Champions League Kits
Manchester United have announced that the Manchester United Foundation logo will feature on the back of their shirts throughout the 26-27 UEFA Champions League campaign, marking the first time the charity's branding has appeared on the club's European kits. Positioned on the lower back beneath the squad numbers, the logo is used across the home, away, and third kits in European competition and is also available for fans to add to replica shirts at the Old Trafford Megastore, with net proceeds directly supporting the Foundation's youth and community programmes across Greater Manchester.
Arsenal Wear Rare All-Red Kit Against Napoli
Arsenal took the pitch in a rare all-red kit combination for their 26-27 UEFA Champions League opener against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Mikel Arteta's side paired their regular home shirt with alternative red shorts and red socks, creating a striking monochrome lower half below the shirt's traditional white sleeves.
The uniform change was enforced due to UEFA's strict regulations regarding kit clashes. With Napoli wearing their standard home ensemble featuring white shorts, Arsenal were unable to use their primary white home shorts. Rather than switching to an away or third kit, the club utilized their alternative red shorts designed specifically for such color-conflict scenarios.
This marked the first time the Arsenal senior men's team had worn the all-red look since a Premier League trip to Watford in March 2022. Interestingly, the Gunners also donned an all-red setup at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona during a Europa League quarter-final clash against Napoli back in 2019. The combination proved to be a good omen once again, as Arsenal claimed a 1-0 victory thanks to a second-half goal from Martin Ødegaard.
Hellas Verona 26-27 Third Kit Released
Hellas Verona and Joma have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Unveiled under the campaign slogan "Custodi della Storia" (Guardians of History), the jersey celebrates the historical monuments and cultural heritage of the city of Verona.
The Joma Hellas Verona 26-27 third shirt introduces an elegant white base highlighted by an embossed vertical band pattern on the front. This textured detailing reinterprets the ornate gothic ironwork and ornamental shapes of the Arche Scaligere, one of Verona's most famous historic sites. Refined gold accents complete the design, applied to the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, Joma branding, and a monochrome edition of the club crest.
Several bespoke elements are worked into the collar construction, including the club's founding year "1903" on the front insert, the phrase "We Are Hellas" printed inside the neck, and the traditional motto "Dai Verona" on the upper back. Matching white shorts and socks with gold detailing round off the full 26-27 third strip.
Most Lucrative Premier League 26-27 Sleeve Sponsorship Deals: Manchester United Top List
Manchester United have claimed the top spot in the Premier League sleeve sponsorship rankings for the 26-27 season following their multi-year agreement with global fintech firm SumUp. Worth a record-breaking £22 million per season, the partnership surpasses United's previous £20 million annual contract with DXC Technology. The SumUp branding will appear across the playing kits of the men's, women's, and academy sides in all competitions. Big thanks to @Lu_Class_.
The new agreement pushes Manchester United ahead of neighbors Manchester City, whose sleeve deal with cryptocurrency exchange OKX brings in £20 million per year. Arsenal follow closely in third place after securing an £18 million-a-year contract with payroll and HR platform Deel. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur both collect £15 million annually from their respective partnerships with Expedia and Kraken.
Further down the table, Newcastle United sit on £7.5 million per season with Noon, while Everton and Aston Villa generate £6 million annually from Stake and Betano. Chelsea remain the only notable high-profile side yet to announce a primary sleeve sponsor for the 26-27 campaign.
Buriram United 26-27 Third Kit Released
Thai powerhouse Buriram United have officially unveiled their in-house 26-27 third kit. Produced under the club's own label as is tradition for domestic competitions, the shirt utilizes a very dark navy base covered with subtle geometric cross motifs, complemented by light pink accents across the buttoned collar, monochrome crest, and sponsor graphics. The release has sparked debate among supporters and collectors, as Buriram's 26-27 home kit also relies on a dark navy template, differing primarily by pairing it with coral detailing rather than pink.
Clermont Foot 63 26-27 Third Kit Released
French Ligue 2 club Clermont Foot 63 and Italian brand Kappa have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Deeply rooted in regional pride, the new strip draws inspiration from the distinctive dark Volvic volcanic stone (pierre de Volvic) that defines much of Clermont-Ferrand's historic architecture.
The Kappa Clermont Foot 63 26-27 third jersey features a charcoal base covered in an elaborate line-art illustration across the front. The design incorporates several key regional landmarks and cultural symbols, including the Puy de Dôme volcano, the iconic twin spires of Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral, the Stade Gabriel-Montpied, a football marked with the department number 63, and the traditional Auvergnat gonfanon. Off-white trim on the collar and sleeve cuffs complements the monochrome cream club crest, Kappa Omini emblems, and CA Centre France chest sponsorship.
TSG Hoffenheim 26-27 European Kit Released
German Bundesliga club TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Italian kit maker Macron have officially unveiled the club's new Euro kit for the 26-27 season. Designed specifically for the Kraichgau side's upcoming UEFA Europa League campaign, the strip marks their first dedicated international jersey under their new multi-year partnership with Macron, who took over from Joma this summer.
The Macron Hoffenheim 26-27 Euro shirt comes in a dark navy blue base overlaid with an eye-catching graphic pattern. Inspired by the stag antlers found in the historic coat of arms of Hoffenheim, the motif is reinterpreted in purple and blended with irregular vertical brushstrokes in blue and purple. According to the brand, this aesthetic synthesizes the visual themes and color palettes seen across Hoffenheim's 26-27 home, away, and third shirts.
Contrasting white details are used on the collar, sleeve cuffs, and along the raglan sleeve seams.
Bayern München 26-27 Oktoberfest Kit Leaked - Full Look - 9 New Official Pictures
We can reveal the full Bayern Munich 2026-2027 Oktoberfest kit, including the shirt, shorts, and socks. The Three Stripes on the shorts use the pattern of the kit.
Manchester City Wear C.P. Company for European Travel
Manchester City have worn exclusive C.P. Company travelwear for their first UEFA Champions League away trip of the 2026-27 season, travelling to face Porto.
C.P. Company has been City's Official Fashionwear Partner since 2024, providing customised off-pitch clothing for European trips and high-profile arrivals. The new “Blue Moon Lens” collection blends C.P. Company's signature black with City's traditional light blue across pieces including the Coach Jacket, Puffer Jacket, polo shirts,...
The collaboration will soon extend from travelwear to the pitch, with Puma and C.P. Company set to release a special Manchester City 2026-27 fourth kit, bringing the Italian label's distinctive design identity to a City shirt.
What do you think of Manchester City's latest C.P. Company travelwear? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
All-New FIFA ASEAN Cup Logo Revealed
The logo for the first FIFA-organized Southeast Asian tournament has been revealed. The design incorporates a colorful, stylized globe depicting the Southeast Asian region.
Our partner, What The Kit, has created a prediction concept mockup of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup patch, featuring a prominent blue background.