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Adidas trainers on a football terrace
History

When Fashion Met Football: 5 Brands That Had No Business Making Kits

Before Nike and Adidas owned the pitch, some very unexpected names stepped in. Lacoste, Fred Perry, Levi's, Converse, Armani — and the collectible shirts they left behind.

April 2026 · 8 min read
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90s goalkeeper shirts: swirls, a cartoon truck and neon
History

The Golden Era of Goalkeeper Kits: 90s Shirts That Went Wild

From a handful of allowed colours to Illgner's swirls, Montoya's cartoon truck and Jorge Campos' neon.

November 2026 · 6 min read
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