Club América Number Patches Peel Off During Matches
Club América has come under scrutiny from kit enthusiasts and fans over the questionable durability of their player printing. During a recent Liga MX fixture, striker Miguel Borja was spotted with a miniature club crest peeling almost entirely off the blue digit of his number 93 jersey before the final whistle even blew. Big thanks to @BackToTheRetro2.
América has established a habit of using heavily decorated squad numbers featuring micro-patterns and supplementary heat-pressed badges placed directly onto the font. However, the delicate heat-transfer application has sparked widespread mockery online, with fans sarcastically remarking that the only way to prevent the badges from falling off is to never wash or wear the jerseys. Collectors have also questioned why expensive official shirts struggle to endure basic on-pitch friction.
The incident also drew comparisons from rival supporters, including Tigres UANL followers who noted that their club abandoned a similar trend of multi-layered font decorations after just one season. As clubs continually push for bespoke, intricate details on their matchday kits, América's falling crests highlight the persistent challenge of balancing elaborate aesthetic concepts with real-world durability.
