Levante UD 2011/12 Third Kit

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The only embroidered element in the shirt is the crest.

'A future to conquer' and the centenary logo.

Navarro during a matcha gainst Mallorca.

LEVANTE UNIÓN DEPORTIVA
-Founded: 9 September 1909
-Biggest rival: Valencia CF
-The team's earliest games were played at La Platjeta, near the docks on a plot of land owned by a perfume entrepreneur. Its next ground was also near the port area, and the club gradually began to become associated with the working class.

During the time I spent in Valencia I found this at an outlet store for just 15€, and obviously bought it. This shirt has probably the worst quality I've ever seen. Absolutely every detail of the shirt, except the crest, is printed on the fabric, even the LFP patch, so at the first moment I thought it was a fake.
2011, just one year after their return to the first division, was the first time in the club's history it reached the highest ranking in the top division – in the process, they recorded seven straight wins after drawing the first two games. The club eventually finished in sixth position and qualified for the Europa League for the first time in its history. So it's nice to have a shirt from a season which Levante supporters might be proud of.

As I'm going on holidays, it will be difficult during the next month to keep posting on the blog. But it's difficult for me to forget about shirts, so I'll try to update my Twitter account (@s_footballshirt) as much as possible.
By the way, a really really really cool shirt from Thailand is on the way.

Gibraltar 2010/12 Home Kit

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Gibraltar FA's crest.

The flag of Gibraltar.

 

I found this delicious Danish receipt in the Hummel label.

Typical Hummel 'arrows'.

Gibraltar before a match against Isle of Wight in the 2011 Island Games.

View of the Rock of Gibraltar.

GIBRALTAR NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
-First official match: April 1923
-Honours: 1 Island Games (Rhodes 2007).
-Non-FIFA team
-Top scorer: Lee Casciaro
-Read more on Wikipedia and on their official site. 

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get this Gibraltar shirt (and the Zanzibar one I ordered), as it's the first non-FIFA shirt in my collection (you can still find it in lovellsoccer.co.uk and in their eBay shop)The shirt reminds me of a rugby shirt, but it's quite average. Apart from that, I really appreciate Hummel's commitment with minor national teams, such as Gibraltar, Zanzibar, Afghanistan or the previous Tibet shirt. This is my first Hummel shirt but I hope it's not the last one.

The collection is in a good moment, as I've had a small profit to spend on shirts and that stuff. As I said in Twitter, I will buy the shirt of the ACN Champions and, if I still have enough money, I'll purchase something more special, like a retro shirt or something like that. 

Zamalek SC 2011/12 Home Kit

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Zamalek's crest

Detail at the back of the shirt.

ZAMALEK SPORTING CLUB / نادي الزمالك للألعاب الرياضية
-Founded: 5 January 1911
-5 CAF Champions Leagues (Last one: 2002); 11 Egyptian Leagues (Last one: 2004)
-Biggest rival: Al-Ahly SC
-The club was inaugurated under the name of “Kasr-El Nil Club“ and was first headed by Belgian lawyer Merzbach. The name was changed to Mokhtalat in the year 1913 and was named after King Farouk in 1940, before finally settling as Zamalek after the 1952 Egyptian revolution. 

Not really sure about this shirt. I know it's not a fake but, apart from that... the eBay seller sent me this one, despite the pictures showed other shirt... I've been looking for it on the internet, and I sent a message to their official Facebook page. They told me, in a peculiar English, that this was used in the 2011/12 season, but I can't find any pictures of the team wearing it.
So if you know anything about this shirt, please leave a comment or email me at guille-shirts@collector.org

Denmark 2010/12 Home Kit

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Detail of the crest and the Adidas logo.

Inscription at the top of the back: Danish Football Association (DBU).

Denmark's starting eleven in a match during South Africa 2010 WC.

DENMARK NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
-First official match: 23 April 1906
-Honours: 1 UEFA European Championship (Sweden 1992) 
-Highest FIFA Ranking: 3rd (May 1997, July 1997-August 1997) 
-Lowest FIFA Ranking: 38th (March 2009) 
-Highest Elo Rating: 1st (May 1914-June 1918, October 1918-June 1919) 
-Lowest Elo Rating: 65th (May 1967)
-Top scorer: Poul Nielsen (1910-1925) and Jon Dahl Tomasson (1997-2010) - 52 goals 

The Three Wise men have come, and they have left great presents! Between them, there was this 2010 World Cup Denmark shirt. I've had got my eyes on it for a long time, but I couldn't imagine that my parents were going to find it. It cost 25€, in the same place and with the same template as my Ukraine shirt. One day I hope to have the Denmark shirt they used for the last UEFA Euro, which is also very beautiful.
These have been a good Christmas holidays as regards football shirts. I also want to thank all of you guys who are visiting the blog and encouraging me to continue with the collection!

England 2010/12 Home Kit

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The Three Lions crest

This is the original pattern located at the top of the back.

Wayne Rooney and Bulgaria's Iliyan Stoyanov battle for the ball.

ENGLAND NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM 
-First official match: 30 November 1872 
-Honours: 1 FIFA World Cup (England 1966)
-Highest FIFA Ranking: 3rd (August 2012)
-Lowest FIFA Ranking: 27th (February 1996)
-Highest Elo Rating: 1st (1872–1876, 1892–1911, 1966–1970, 1987–1988)
-Lowest Elo Rating: 13th (1936)
-Top scorer: Bobby Charlton (1958-1970) - 49 goals 

I bought this shirt two years ago in a Sports Direct in Brighton, England. I still don't know why it cost only £12. I love the tailored by Umbro style (I really regret the imminent Umbro's disappearance) and the classy shirts like this one. It's a shame the contract that England has signed with Nike, which I think won't benefit the Three Lions.
It's late to wish you Merry Christmas, so I'm going to wish you a happy New Year just in case.
Instead of Santa Claus, here in Spain the Three Wise Men or tres Reyes Magos bring presents on the 6th of January, and my birthday is on the 4th of January, so I'm expecting a pair of new shirts for the collection...

NY Red Bulls 2011/12 Away Kit

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Thierry Henry during a friendly match against Arsenal.

RB's name is associated with extreme sports (and not so extreme ones).

NEW YORK RED BULLS
-Founded: 1995 (Sold to Red Bull on March 9, 2006)
-They are the only original MLS franchise not to have won any significant trophy
-Biggest rival: DC United
-It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception. The team was originally known as the New York/New Jersey MetroStars through 1997. From the 1998 season through the 2005 season, the team was known as the MetroStars. On March 9, 2006, the team was sold to Red Bull GmbH, leading to the team's current name.

Football jerseys in the MLS are part of another world. Adidas templates are launched there and months later they are brought to Europe. Every MLS team has its personalized shirt, not just a coloured template. And before I had this shirt, I didn't imagine a sponsor of that size could seem so cool. I hope that soccer keeps growing in America.

Real Madrid 2011/12 Home Kit

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Detail of the 3D crest.

Epic moment, Ronaldo asking for relax at the Nou Camp.

REAL MADRID CLUB DE FÚTBOL 
-Founded: 6 March 1902
-9 European Cups (Last one: 2002); 32 Spanish Leagues (Last one: 2012)
-Biggest rival: FC Barcelona
-It is one of three clubs to have never been relegated from the top flight of Spanish football, along with Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona.

I think it's one of the best shirts Real Madrid has had in a few years. Real Madrid has also won its last league with this shirt, and the fans have lived moments like the victory against Barcelona.
This shirt is quite 'mainstream', but I like to put it on when I'm watching an important match on TV. Or through a streaming on the Internet hahahaha.
I hope more shirts are coming for Christmas (it's supposed to be a surprise).

Inter Milan 2011/12 Home Kit (FAKE)

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Cambiasso and Zanetti wearing the shirt.

Actually Boateng plays for their biggest rival.

FOOTBALL CLUB INTERNAZIONALE MILANO
-Founded: 1908
-3 European Cups (Last one: 2010); 18 Italian Leagues (Last one: 2010)
-Biggest rivals: AC Milan and Juventus
-In 1928, Inter's name and philosophy made the ruling Fascist Party uneasy. As a result, during the same year the 20-year-old club was merged with Unione Sportiva Milanese. The new club was named Società Sportiva Ambrosiana. The flag of Milan (the red cross on white background) replaced the traditional black and blue.

Obviously I absolutely disappoint with the fake shirts trading, but it was funny to find this proof of the proficiency of some forgers. Just imagine a Barça shirt with Ronaldo at the back or a Liverpool shirt with the name of Scholes.
The shirt has also more mistakes, it hasn't got the Ambrosiana flag into the collar, and the Serie A patch and the fabric are so sham.

Phnom Penh Crown 2011/12 Away Kit

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The club's strange but cool crest.

Cambodian flag is placed above the number.

Sokumpheak in the ill-fated AFC President's Cup final against Taiwan Power.

PHNOM PENH CROWN FOOTBALL CLUB
-Founded: 2001
-4 Cambodian Leagues (Last one: 2011)
-Biggest rival: ?
-The club has commenced their residential Elite Football Academy with 22 young boys under the age of thirteen, selected after trials across the country, with the long-term view of developing youth football in Cambodia.

I found this on eBay and I instantly decided to buy it. It's like the exotic shirt of the collection, with that crest, the Cambodian flag, the name of the Cambodian player and that strange Kappa template. Now that I've investigated about the team I've discovered that it's one of the most successful teams in the country, which has loads of fans in the capital, Phnom Penh. Maybe i'll visit it in the future...
Here are some links where you can learn more about the club:
PPCFC Official Website
PPCFC on Facebook

Ukraine 2010/12 Home Kit

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Tymoschuk is the most capped Ukranian player.

UKRAINE NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
-First official match: 29 April 1992
-Highest FIFA Ranking: 11th (February 2007)
-Lowest FIFA Ranking: 132nd (September 1993)
-Highest Elo Rating: 14th (October 2010)
-Lowest Elo Rating: 67th (March 1995)
-Top scorer: Andriy Shevchenko (1995-2012) - 48 goals

Well, I found this shirt in an outlet and I liked it enough to spend a few euros on it. I have to say that by the moment it's the most uncomfortable shirt I have in the collection. The badge it's too rough, but the design of the shirt offsets its drawbacks. It's also strange to see a short-sleeved Ukranian shirt, because of the cold and that stuff.

Liverpool FC 2011/12 Home Kit

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Andy Carroll scored just 11 goals during his 56 matches for Liverpool

LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB
-Founded: 15 March 1892
-5 European Cups (Last one: 2005); 18 English Leagues (Last one: 1990)
-Biggest rival: Everton FC
-The club's supporters have been involved in two major tragedies. The first was the Heysel Stadium disaster in 1985 in which charging Liverpool fans caused a wall to collapse, killing 39 Juventus supporters. In the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, 96 Liverpool supporters lost their lives in a crush against perimeter fencing.

I love the triangle pattern which covers the shirt. The sleeves and the cuffs are incredibly wide and long (I suppose that's the trend these days) and the gold lines are very cool. Wouldn't it be better with the Carlsberg logo on it?