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A paragon of the phrase strength in numbers, Indonesia – the world’s fourth most populous country, stretching over 3,100 miles from east to west – summons the power of more than 17,500 islands that dot the archipelago nation. Despite its dispersed nature, Indonesia flaunts a united strength in the country’s …
Read More »3 Things Singapore’s history can teach you about its new Nike national team kits!
The Football Association of Singapore, founded as the Singapore Amateur Football Association in 1892, lays claim as Asia’s oldest football organisation. That bit of trivia aside, Singapore’s new home and away looks are rooted in the country’s interesting history. Here are the three things you need to know to appreciate …
Read More »Nike launches Naija Mercurial 360!
Ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, Nigeria has emerged as a fan favorite on account of its swagger, style of play and bold National Team collection. A new Naija-inspired Mercurial 360, available in green and black colorways on NIKEiD, augments the collection, which is available June 1. The kits …
Read More »Some of England’s Cultural Leaders just Reimagined their Nation’s Iconic White Football Jersey!
An unlabeled sweatshirt is…just a sweatshirt. An unbranded pair of jeans is anonymous denim. But unlike other articles of clothing, a jersey can never be completely stripped of meaning. A name, number and crest can be removed, and still, the jersey’s essence is rich with history. For England fans, the …
Read More »Atletico Madrid’s 2018-19 Home Kit by Nike captures passion on pitch and in the stands!
“Over the past few years, something special has been going on at Atlético de Madrid,” says Pete Hoppins, Nike Football Apparel Senior Design Director. “It’s a club that has shown what you can achieve when the fans, coaches and players are all totally committed and move together as one. We …
Read More »FC Barcelona’s 2018/19 Home Kit Unites the City’s 10 Districts!
On Sunday, May 20, Catalan giants FC Barcelona will bid farewell to club legend Andres Iniesta. The Blaugrana will do so in its latest home kit, designed for the 2018/19 season, which is inspired by Camp Nou’s uniting force against the city’s 10 districts: Les Corts, Sants-Montjuïc, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, La …
Read More »Nike honours Slovakia Nation’s Historic Architecture with New Kit Design!
The stylish zig-zag design on the shoulders and sleeves of Slovakia’s 2018 national team collection by Nike aren’t by happenstance. Rather, the pattern honours the nation’s most iconic building — a reverse pyramid celebrated for its dominant features. On the home kit, the geometry is expressed in blue and white, …
Read More »New Zealand’s football kits by Nike evoke the Spirit of a Maori Legend!
In Maori legend, New Zealand’s endemic silver fern represents strength, resistance and power. These traits relate to the unique underside of the tree’s fronds that reflect under moonlight, creating something akin to a natural nightlight. Thus, they have been celebrated for guiding travellers. “People in New Zealand rally behind the …
Read More »FC Internazionale Milano and Nike Celebrate 20 Years of Partnership!
The 2018-19 season marks the 20th year of partnership between FC Internazionale Milano and Nike. To celebrate, the Serie A club’s new home kit combines elements from two fan favourites of the past: the initial Nike kit of 1998-99 and the hugely popular 2010-11 kit. The club’s original Nike kit …
Read More »Nike & AS Roma honour the Innovative Legacy of the Eternal City!
The subtle design occupying the the front of the Nike-made AS Roma’s new home shirt is rendered in a deep red colour and gives the impression of ancient Roman chainmail armour. Lorica Hamata, the chainmail armour worn by soldiers in ancient Rome, forms the graphic base of AS Roma’s 2018-19 …
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