Dec 23, 2012

Cardiff City FC 2005/06 Away Kit

Front view

Back view
Flag of Wales on the back.

CARDIFF CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
-Founded: 1899
-1 FA Cup (1927); 22 Welsh Cups (Last one: 1993)
-Biggest rivals: Newport County and Swansea City
-In 2012, Cardiff City were rebranded by the club's Malaysian owners, Vincent Tan and Chan Tien Ghee. This included the change of the club's home colours and crest although their nickname, the Bluebirds, remained. The majority of the fans were against the changes but it has been lightly accepted.


Sometimes I'm bored at home and I'm craving new shirts for the collection. This one is a clear example of that: I saw this cheap unworn shirt, small size. I had some money saved, so I decided to buy it. 
The recent rebranding of the club adds the shirt more interest, althought it isn't the home kit. It's one of the oldest shirts I have in the collection, but not one of the most beautiful.

Dec 20, 2012

NY Red Bulls 2011/12 Away Kit

Front view

Back view

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.

Dec 1, 2012

Real Madrid 2011/12 Home Kit

Front view

Back view

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).