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.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 26-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.
Schlotterbeck Deliberately Wears His Football Socks the Wrong Way Round
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In 2025, the Borussia Dortmund & Germany center back once told SPORT1 that this was one of his unique habits.
Urawa Red Diamonds 26-27 Home Kit Teased - Launch Next Week
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A Look Back at World Cup Shirt Number Typography
Football kit design account @PaladarNegroWeb has shared an interesting retrospective on the typography used for shirt numbers in recent World Cups. The visual language of football kits is often defined by these details, with fonts becoming instantly recognizable symbols of specific tournaments and eras.
The collage highlights various iconic typefaces worn by national teams on the biggest stage. spanning from the 2006 World Cup to the FIFA World Cup.
This overview is part of an ongoing series by the account exploring the visual elements of football. It serves as a great reminder of how deeply typography impacts the overall aesthetic and legacy of a football shirt.
