For the Flames, it will also be the last major competition in the jerseys of that American manufacturer, because from September, i.e. the beginning of the League of Nations, they will switch to Adidas.
Unlike previous years, this time the Croatian Football Association will not have a special jersey promotion. Namely, it is the last tournament in which the Flames will play in Nike equipment. Already from September and the beginning of the League of Nations, the Croatian national team will wear Adidas.
Many fans will probably not be too happy about this news, because the versions of the jerseys that were leaked to the public in June last year have been confirmed, they report. Sports news. The first set remains in the recognizable combination of red and white, but this time the design is dominated by smaller squares on both sides of the jersey, while a white area stretches from top to bottom in the middle.
The sleeves are red, and on the front there is the HNS crest and the Nike logo. The back of the jersey is white, the player’s name and number will be written on it, and blue details stand out on the side.
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Nike tried to experiment with smaller squares before, according to the versions circulating in the public, but HNS managed to intervene and win changes on several occasions. According to the information that could be heard, this time the Alliance did not have the opportunity to influence the final appearance. It is possible that the reason for this is the imminent end of cooperation.
However, the final impression of the jersey is often created only when the players wear it on the field. What may not excite enthusiasm at first glance, in the context of good results can easily become accepted and even a favorite among fans. After all, the fans will give their best judgment through their interest in buying new sets.
The reserve jersey will be blue, with a darker ‘cube’ pattern, and design-wise it follows the same concept as the basic set, only in a different color. Croatia will wear the new red-white combination for the first time against Colombia on Thursday, that is, already on Friday in Euro time, since the match starts half an hour after midnight. Against Brazil, the Vatreni will run in the blue, reserve version, so both sets will be presented on the field very soon.
At the same time, Adidas is already preparing a new era for the Croatian national team. The jerseys for the League of Nations, which starts at the end of September, are reportedly already ready. According to the available information, the classic squares are returning, and the first jersey will contain Glagolitic motifs, while the reserve kit will be inspired by Pag lace.
(Vijesti.ba)
