Premier League Have No Plans to Follow: EFL Allow Teams to Wear Away/Third Kits At Home To Help Color-Blind People
Jun 11, 2022, by Chris
EFL on Friday announced something good for approximately one in 12 men and one in 200 women who are affected by colorblindness. Home teams will be allowed to wear their away or third kits at home matches where a clash may occur.
Colour blindness affects approximately one in 12 men and one in 200 women.
EFL Announce New Colour Blindness Kit Clash Amendment
From the 2022-2023 season, a "Home Club will now be able to wear their away or third kit where a clash may occur that would make it difficult for people who are color blind to differentiate between the kits worn by both teams".
the Premier League have no plans to follow suit
The amendment also allows Clubs to further 'mix and match' elements of their registered kits in order to avoid kit clashes. The EFL will also play a more active role in helping Clubs identify where a potential 'color blind kit clash' may occur to give them adequate notice so that all necessary arrangements can be made in advance.
Previous EFL regulations forced teams to wear their home kit for every home match with the exception of one a season to accommodate commemorative kits or those linked to charities.
According to The Guardian, the Premier League have no plans to follow suit. The official Premier League rule books advise that clubs should wear kits that provide sufficient contrast for color-blind players, match officials, and spectators.
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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.
