FC Metz legend Robert Pirès took to the pitch at Stade Saint-Symphorien wearing a bespoke collector'...
FC Metz legend Robert Pirès took to the pitch at Stade Saint-Symphorien wearing a bespoke collector's shirt created by Kappa for his testimonial match. The sold-out event brought together 28,000 supporters alongside an illustrious group of legends from Arsenal, Metz, and the French national team to celebrate the former winger at the club where his professional career began in 1993.
Designed specifically for the tribute game, the jersey draws direct inspiration from Metz's 1996 Coupe de la Ligue-winning shirt. It features the club's classic deep garnet base accented by a distinctive white geometric panel down the right side, closely reimagining the mid-90s original. The design is finished with a retro white polo collar, a centered Kappa Omini logo, the Lorraine cross badge, and a commemorative match detail patch near the hem.
Naturally, the back of the shirt displays Pirès' name and his iconic number 7 in an authentic vintage typeface. Pirès wore the special kit during the match as he featured across teams and got on the scoresheet, capping off an emotional celebration with a jersey that was also released in limited quantities for supporters.
French club FC Metz and kit supplier Kappa have officially unveiled a limited-edition collector's sh...
French club FC Metz and kit supplier Kappa have officially unveiled a limited-edition collector's shirt to celebrate the testimonial match of club icon Robert Pirès, set to take place on October 6, 2026, at the Stade Saint-Symphorien.
The special jersey pays homage to Metz's memorable 1996 kit, the season Les Grenats lifted the Coupe de la Ligue with Pirès playing a central role. Reinterpreting the distinct graphic side motif of that era, the shirt features a rich garnet base paired with an intricate geometric graphic panel running down the side, an elegant white polo collar, and a centrally placed Kappa Omini logo alongside the club's traditional Lorraine cross crest. The back showcases Pirès' famous name and number 7 in a retro font, completed by a commemorative jocktag patch at the hem.
The limited-edition jersey is available for pre-order in strictly limited numbers via Metz's online store. It will be donned on pitch during the testimonial event, which brings together legends from Metz, Arsenal, and the France national team to celebrate the career of the 1998 World Cup winner where his professional journey first began.
