Tribute To The Late Colin Bell | Manchester City Wears #8 Retro Kits Before Manchester Derby
Tonight, Manchester City played the second derby of the season against Manchester United in the EFL Cup. Manchester City won the game away from home thanks to two goals from John Stones (50') respectively Fernandinho (83').
Unfortunately, Colin Bell (1946-2021) aged 74 passed away the day before one of the world's most competitive derbies. Colin Bell was an English footballer that mostly played for City (394 appearances, 117 goals). He also had an international career for England from 1968 until 1975.
Manchester City Honors Colin Bell By Wearing #8 Football Shirts Before Derby
To remember one of the club's legends and one of England's finest-ever midfield players, Manchester City entered the pitch wearing stylish sky blue cotton tees over their pre-match jerseys. The Manchester City Colin Bell tribute shirts feature a very simple approach that is based on the jersey worn by Colin Bell back in the day.
The kit is mainly sky blue with white accents such as the crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, while Manchester City's logo is centered. There are no sponsor logos.
Colin Bell wearing Manchester City's colours
What do you think of the jersey and the gesture? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below.
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MLS Players Wear Their National Flags on Kits Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Major League Soccer last weekend hosted a dedicated "Farewell Week" to send off its international stars. To mark the occasion, all clubs across the domestic league took to the pitch wearing specially customized kits that honored the various nations represented within their squads.
The most prominent visual update to the MLS uniforms was the addition of official national flags printed directly on the chest for all players and coaching staff. In a highly thoughtful and personalized touch, the league provided specialized double-flag variations for athletes holding dual citizenship. This bespoke detail allowed these specific players to proudly represent both their current homelands and their heritage simultaneously before joining their respective national team camps.
Beyond the chest graphics, teams also sported a unique set of squad numbers on the back of their shirts, featuring a custom pattern made up of the flags of all 48 countries participating in this summer's World Cup.
What do you think of this customized flag concept for the MLS World Cup Farewell Week? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
