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Liverpool will wear a new 'Euro Away' kit as they travel round the continent next term. Finished in a retro-looking aqua/green/teal colour with black collars and white adidas stripes, the shirt is matched with black shorts.
Manufactured by Adidas, the shirt is made from 100% polyester, anatomically cut and features Climacool technology to bring out the best performance in the players under any given conditions.
The Euro Away kit will also double up as the team's third kit in the English Premier League.
[Source: LiverpoolFC]
English Premier League side Bolton Wanderers have unveiled a new home kit for the 2008-09 season of English football.
Finished in the club's traditional home colour of white, the home shirt features a grey shading on the top half of the shirt in an 'X' pattern and a small Bolton crest sits on the middle of the player's chest in between two Reebok logos - not only is the kit manufactured by Reebok, they are the kit's main sponsors as well.
The white shirt is matched with navy blue shorts and white socks.
[Source: Bolton Wanderers]
The new domestic and European Aston Villa away kit for the 2008-09 season has been unveiled. Featuring a colour scheme of "Laser" Blue and Black, the shirt features the same design including its V-neck pattern as the 2008-09 home kit.
The groundbreaking shirt partnership with charity 'Acorns', the Children's Hospice, is boldly displayed across the front.
After a fantastic 2007-08 season for Villa, capped by getting back into Europe again for the first time since the 2001-02 season, this upcoming season's two kits are a must buy for Villa fans everywhere.
Other features include: Nike Fit-Dry design, embroidered Aston Villa club crest, printed Acorns sponsor and AVFC logos.
[Source: Aston Villa]
Seven-times European champions AC Milan will wear black for their third change of kit in the 2008/09 season of the Serie A and UEFA Cup.
Featuring the same design as the home and away kits, the third kit is finished entirely in black which contrasts well with the three red stripes running across the shoulder.
Made from 100% Climacool polyester by Adidas and featuring embroidered ACM and adidas logos, the shirt is anatomically cut to maximise performance.
[Source: AC Milan]
Italian giants AC Milan have unveiled a new away kit for the upcoming 2008-09 Serie A season.
At first glance, you will be forgiven for thinking not much has changed from the 2007-08 away kit but upon closer inspection, you will find the new kit has been updated with some key features that helps distinguish it from its predecessor.
First of all, the collar has been replaced with a round one and the three famous stripes of manufacturer Adidas no longer extends to the end of the sleeves. The shirt now also features what appears to be some kind of cross shaped pattern in a whiter shade of white on the body.
The inside of the collar features the year '1899' - the year in which the club was established.
[Source: AC Milan]
Manchester City Football Club has unveiled a new maroon and black away kit for the 2008/09 season.
The blue half of Manchester's new strip is finished in maroon and black and features 7 maroon bands and 6 black ones in the front and a thin white stripe that extends from the collar bone and down to the waist area.
The club's crest moves back onto the player's left chest while the logo of manufacturer Le Coq Sportif sits on the right chest. The maroon and black shirt is paired with black shorts.
[Source: Man City]
Manchester City Football Club has unveiled a new home kit for the 2008/09 season.
The blue half of Manchester's new strip is finished in the club's traditional sky blue home colours, with black inserts around the collar and a thin black stripe that extends from the collar across the collar bone and down to the underarms. This is mirrored by a thicker white stripe mimicking the same pattern on the other side of the shirt. The sky blue shirt is paired with white shorts.
The club's crest sits in the middle of the chest area while the logo of kit manufacturer, Le Coq Sportif, sit uniquely between the neck and shoulder.
[Source: Manchester City]
Newly-appointed Blackburn boss Paul Ince will see his new team play in an all-new away strip for the 2008-09 season of the English Premier League.
The striking all navy kit by sportswear makers Umbro features a lighter shade of blue around the collars, sleeves and two centre stripes down the body - broken up by the logo of sponsors Crown Paint - in white and blue.
As per all Umbro kits, the new Blackburn away kit features all the latest in apparel technology and is designed to allow players to perform at their peak under all conditions.
[Source: OneRovers.co.uk]
English Premier League side Aston Villa has released a new home shirt for the upcoming 2008/09 Barclaycard Premiership season.
Finished in the traditional club colours of claret/sky, Villa will be playing in Europe again for the first time since the 2001/02 season in this new kit which features a V-neck collar and a groundbreaking shirt partnership with charity 'Acorns', the Children's Hospice.
Other features include: Nike Fit-Dry design, embroidered Aston Villa club crest, printed Acorns sponsor and AVFC logos.
[Source: Aston Villa]
Italian giants AC Milan had a torrid season in 2007/08 by their high standards and have not qualified for the upcoming season's Champions League.
However, Serie A and UEFA Cup fans will witness the multiple European cup winners and their new star signing Ronaldinho wear a new home kit for the 2008/09 season. The new shirt features 5 red bands and 4 black ones in the front - wider compared to 2007/08 - and black sleeves with the 3 stripes of manufacturer Adidas finished in red.
On the back there is the writing ROSSONERI, in black, on a red background.
Ronaldinho has confirmed that he will be wearing the no.80 shirt - a reference to his birth year.
[Source: ACMilan]
Atlético Madrid Football Club has released a new dark navy blue away kit for the 2008-09 season.
The new shirt is finished in dark navy blue and red inserts around the collar, bottom of the sleeves and the hemline of the shirt. The shorts and socks are in navy blue. The inside of the collar features the chant ‘Bendita Aficion’ - a typical chant of the Atletico Madrid faithful to cheer up the team.
The kit is made by sportswear giants Nike and features 'DRI-FIT' technology for superior performance in all weather conditions and a 'TEAM' label has been added to the hem in the inferior left part of the shirt for authentication purposes.
[Source: Atletico Madrid]
English Premier League newbies Hull City AFC has unveiled their first ever Premier League home kit for the upcoming 2008/09 season.
Having ended their 104-year wait for top flight football, the unveiling of the Tigers' new kit was a momentous occasion. Manufactured by Umbro, the shirt features yellow-orange and black stripes to mimic the colours of a tiger and is designed to be both visually imposing and performance enhancing. The shirt is anatomically cut to enhance the athleticism of the player while the twill mesh body fabric is lightweight and breathable and for added comfort, the neckline has no exposed seams.
[Source: HullCityAFC]
Everton FC has unveiled a new home kit for season 2008/09 of the Barclaycard English Premier League.
Finished in the traditional home colour of navy blue with white inserts around the collar and side of the body, the Umbro manufactured football shirt benefits from a three function performance management system that utilises both natural and synthetic fibres. Vapour is absorbed by cotton yarns, polyester fibres wick moisture and a technical fabric construction controls the player's body heat.
[Source: Everton]
Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth FC has unveiled a new home kit for season 2008/09 designed for comfort and performance in mind.
Manufactured by Canterbury, the shirt utilises a lightweight performance polyester and breathable mesh with quick dry properties to ensure the player remains dry and comfortable in various playing conditions.
The blue and gold shirt with the club crest sitting on the middle of the chest features reflector dots and CCC logos on the shoulder that react to sunlight and floodlights for enhanced peripheral vision while the mesh inserts are for performance purposes - strategically placed to enable air-flow and for its super lightweight fabric.
After last year's FA Cup success, the club celebrates its 110th anniversary with arguably the biggest season in Pompey’s history as they enter Europe via the UEFA Cup for the first time in history.
[Source: Portsmouth]
Arsenal's new away kit for the 2008/09 season featuring a yellow and blue shirt with a red stripe down the sleeves and body is based on the iconic kit worn when the Club won the League Championship in dramatic style in 1989.
As with the new Arsenal home shirt, ‘Gunners’ is stamped on the neck to welcome the return of the Club's motto 'Victory through Harmony' from the Latin inscription 'Victoria Concordia Crescit', which is included in the inside neck of the shirt.
Manufactured by Nike, the kit features DRI-FIT technology to enhance player performance by drawing sweat away from the body through to the fabric’s surface to evaporate, while its three-dimensional construction allows for more air space around the skin to reduce clinging.
In a special promotion, the first 500 supporters that buy the away kit in an official Arsenal store on August 1 will have the opportunity to attend a screening of the historic match from 1989 at Emirates Stadium later that day. The evening will also feature a Q&A session with Paul Merson and Alan Smith - two of the players from that remarkable night.
[Source: Arsenal]
Spanish La Liga side Atlético Madrid has released a new home kit for the 2008-09 season.
The 'Indios' new shirt is finished in the traditional red and white colours of the club and features a V-neck collar with four red stripes and three white stripes down the body of the shirt. This theme extends to the sleeves where the hem is finished in blue.
Manufactured by Nike, the shirt features the latest in 'DRI-FIT' technology for superior performance in all weather conditions and a 'TEAM' label has been added to the hem in the inferior left part of the shirt to guard for authentication purposes.
[Source: clubatleticodemadrid.com]
Valencia CF has unveiled a new away kit for the 2008-2009 season which mirrors the design of the new home kit with the only difference being the black colour instead of white.
The shorts are finished in orange instead of black.
Like the home kit, the new away kit is inspired both in the bat and in the futuristic look of the ‘Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias’ and also features the same 'I Liga 1943-1944’ sign around the club crest, the chant ‘Ché qué bo’ on the inside of the collar and the letters ‘VCF’ printed on the front side of the collar.
Fernando Morientes models the new Valencia away kit 2008-09
[Source: ValenciaCF]
The Valencia CF home shirt for the 2008-2009 season is inspired both in the bat and in the futuristic look of the ‘Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias’ and finished in the traditional white colour of the club with orange and black inserts. The shorts are finished in black with orange inserts.
The bat will give the players good luck in the club's final season in the current Mestalla stadium, while the sign around the shield that reads: ‘2ª Liga 1943-1944’, is a reference to the second Liga title that the team won that year. The inside of the collar features the chant ‘Ché qué bo’ - a typical chant of the fans to cheer up the team.
Another special feature are the letters ‘VCF’ printed on the front side of the collar. Manufactured by Nike, a 'TEAM' label has been added to the hem in the inferior left part of the shirt to guard against counterfeit kits.
[Source: ValenciaCF]
F.C. Barcelona will wear an all-yellow away shirt and dark blue shorts for the 2008/09 Spanish La Liga season.
Manufactured by sportswear giants Nike, the yellow shirt features a V-neck collar with dark blue inserts and a dark blue and red stripe running down the left side of the players body. The shirt features DRI-FIT technology to keep the players comfortable in all different kinds of playing conditions.
The arrival of the new away kit marks a huge improvement from last season's (2007-08) away kit which has now been relegated to being the third kit in 2008-09 so this won't be the last we see of it just yet!
[Source: Barcelona]
Spanish La Liga champions Real Madrid has unveiled an all-blue away kit for the upcoming season of Spanish football.
Manufactured by Adidas, the blue shirt features a lighter shade of blue (sky blue) on the collar along with two contour lines along the body. The club's sponsor and the three stripes of adidas are finished in white.
As with the new home kit, Adidas' ClimaCool technology has been implemented to the design and fabrics of the kit to enhance player performance by keeping the body at optimal temperature under all conditions.
Anatomically designed to optimise the fit and comfort of each player, other technologies includes 3D engineered patterns allowing ultimate player performance through increased ventilation and moisture management and greater durability.
[Source: Real Madrid]
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