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Spurs must sign Inter winger Ivan Perisic this summer

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According to Calcio Mercato, Tottenham could offer Erik Lamela to Serie A giants Inter this summer in order to sign Ivan Perisic.

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After guiding Tottenham to a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League, and thus securing Europa League football for next season, Jose Mourinho will no doubt be hoping he gets backed in the transfer market this summer.

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And as per Italian publication Calcio Mercato, Spurs are keen on Croatia international Perisic, and are willing to send Lamela in the opposite direction to lure him away from Inter this summer.

Mourinho’s perfect signing

With finances set to be tight this summer, swap deals may become the norm in the Premier League, and if Daniel Levy can engineer a move in which Spurs get Perisic for Lamela, then it would be an absolute masterclass.

Mourinho has gone on record with his praise for Perisic, with his comments after his performance in Croatia’s World Cup semi-final triumph over England back in 2018 showing just how much he rates him.

He said: “Perisic is the kind of winger that is different to the others. Normally you look at wingers and they are just fast and creative. But he is also physical, very physical, fantastic in the air.”

Described as a leader and someone who sacrifices himself for the team by former Inter boss Luciano Spalletti, the 6 foot 1 ace has all the hallmarks of being a prototypical Mourinho signing.

Tall, strong and someone who rises to the big occasion – he struck the equaliser against the Three Lions in that semi-final – Perisic could add some vital trophy-winning experience to Spurs ahead of next season and ensure they have the kind of player who won’t shirk the key moments.

Phil Foden – Profile

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Name: Phil Foden

Club: Manchester City

Date of Birth: 28 May 2000

Position: Midfielder (Central/Attacking)

Phil Foden – his career so far

By now, almost everyone knows about Manchester City’s bright young talent that is Phil Foden. The 19-year-old midfielder may not be a regular starter or, at times, even a regular squad player with the Citizens, but he is definitely among the players who are expected to be the big stars of the future.

Pep Guardiola knows it and the footballing world already knows it as well. And the most important thing to note here is that Foden is a Man City product through and through, having joined the club when he was only nine years old and already a big fan of the club. But it didn’t take long for the club officials to recognise the talent and the potential of the kid from Stockport.

After advancing through the ranks and impressing along the way, Foden signed his academy scholarship in 2016 and later that year, he would also get his first senior call-up, sitting on the bench as an unused substitute in Man City’s 1-1 draw with Celtic at the Etihad.

But that was only just the beginning of a long journey towards the first-team of the Citizens. He would also accompany the team in their US tour and would already feature in some of the games as the 2017/18 campaign kicked off. His senior debut happened against Feyenoord in the Champions League in November 2017 and a month later, he became the youngest Englishman to start in a Champions League game as he appeared in the starting XI against Shakhtar Donetsk. His Premier League debut would follow ten days later.

In total, Foden has played 29 games for Man City’s U18 squad, scoring 14 goals and assisting further seven along the way. In the nine games he’s played for the U23s, the young midfielder bagged six goals and five assists.

But even more impressively, despite being only 19 years of age, Foden can already boast with a total of 62 senior team appearances during which he scored and assisted ten goals.

Needless to say, the future certainly looks bright for one of the most talented English footballers of today.

Transfer latest

One thing is clear as day when it comes to Foden’s future at the club – he is not going anywhere and Man City are counting on the 19-year-old midfielder to become one of their most important players in the not so distant future.

For that reason, there are no transfer rumours or Manchester City news currently surrounding the young talent as he looks set to stay and develop at the Etihad. Not only that but it was recently revealed that the Citizens want to find more Fodens in their academy and are hoping to unearth more talents of his calibre soon.

Of course, that is easier said than done but it’s also quite a big testament to the youngster’s talent and the reputation he already has at City. There might be a clean-up at the Etihad in the summer if the recent transfer rumours are true but Foden is unlikely to be a part of it.

Player profile

Foden is a highly creative midfielder who’s capable of both playing the role in the deeper areas of the pitch as well as closer to the opposition’s goal. His biggest strengths lie in his incredible close control and technical ability.

He can be seen deploying pinpoint passes and also beating his man to progress the ball and carry it into the final third and towards the box. These traits were evident during his stay at Man City’s academy and also came to prominence in his senior team exploits to date.

But he also seems to be quite deadly in front of goal, having that eye to rattle the inside of the opposition’s net as well as set his teammates up for success with deadly passing.

With his rather unimposing physique and height, Foden often relies on his supreme skills on the ball to exploit and create space on the pitch. Even at such a young age, he is already showing glimpses of the brilliance that could be unearthed with more grooming and developing.

Profit Players: Stephen Ward proved to be a snip at just £567,000 for Burnley

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This article forms part of our Profit Players feature series, which is where Football Transfer Tavern takes a look at how well a player has fared since being signed or sold, using statistical figures and statements from pundits to prove how good of a deal the club managed to achieve.

On the eve of their return to the Premier League six years ago, Burnley added to their defensive ranks with an experienced yet cut-price acquisition. Stephen Ward, who already had three seasons in the top flight with Wolves, joined from Molineux for a knockdown fee of just £567,000 (as per TransferMarkt).

Initially the move didn’t go to well for the 50-cap Republic of Ireland international, who started just seven league games in an injury-hit campaign as the Clarets were relegated at the end of the 2014/15 season – the second time that Ward had suffered that fate, having also been in the Wolves side that finished bottom of the Premier League three years previously.

However, he managed to carve out a more regular place in Sean Dyche’s first team the following season, starting 23 Championship games as Burnley made an immediate return to the top flight. The Irish left-back showed his strengths in both a defensive an attacking sense during that campaign, averaging 2.2 interceptions per game as well as providing four assists.

After his abortive first year at Turf Moor, Ward made up for lost time when the Clarets were back in the Premier League in 2016/17, starting all but one match and posting impressive match averages of 1.9 successful tackles and two interceptions. August 2017 was a month to remember for him, as he scored in an opening day win at then-champions Chelsea and signed a new deal at Turf Moor.

Ward started 28 league games that season as Burnley finished seventh to qualify for the Europa League, giving him a first foray into European football since playing in the Intertoto Cup for Bohemians in his homeland as a teenager.

However, the Clarets failed to make the group stage and the Irishman lost his place in the side to Charlie Taylor during 2018/19, making just three league appearances all season. He ended his five-year association with the club last summer when he joined Stoke, where he has struggled for game-time in recent months.

Ward left Burnley after making 113 appearances for the club – considering that he cost them a mere £567,000, that works out at a very economical £5,017.70 per game, a bargain for a player who for three years was a firm favourite of Dyche and who helped the Clarets to qualify for Europe.

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Tottenham Hotspur: Peter Crouch’s tweet has loads of Spurs fans talking

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Peter Crouch has shared his reaction to his memorable goal against Manchester City, as Tuesday marked 10 years to the day since his iconic match-winner at Eastlands. Unsurprisingly, lots of Spurs fans have reacted to his five word tweet. 

Replying to a post from @thespursweb, Crouch fondly remembered his famous header against the Sky Blues away, saying “10 years ! What a night.”

The former Spurs striker bundled home a goal with only eight minutes remaining on the clock as Harry Redknapp’s Lilywhites secured their first top four finish in the Premier League in the club’s history (BBC Sport).

Having graduated from the North London club’s academy, the 39-year-old went on to make 93 appearances for Tottenham across two separate spells, scoring 24 goals and creating 21 assists, before leaving his boyhood club for the last time for Stoke City for £10.7m in August 2011. The ex-England international also won 42 caps for his country, bagging 22 goals in total, until he finally hung up his boots last summer.

As expected, a whole number of the THFC faithful responded to Crouch’s message, with one fan dubbing him a “Tottenham legend forever.”

Scroll through some of the glowing reactions down below…

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Unai Emery gave Arsenal no chance by playing 4-4-2 vs Man City

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Unai Emery threw away any chance Arsenal had of beating Manchester City by setting his side up to play in a 4-4-2 formation at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

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An injury to Hector Bellerin and the absence of Ainsley Maitland-Niles meant Stephan Lichtsteiner had to play at right-back on Sunday, which immediately raised concerns over the Gunners’ chances of getting even a point at Man City.

Granit Xhaka’s absence raised concerns too, as the Swiss midfielder is the anchor that connects the defence and attack, and without his presence the midfield needed reshaping.

For whatever reason, rather than including Aaron Ramsey or Mohamed Elneny from kick-off so Arsenal could retain numbers in the engine room, Emery opted for just the two central midfielders, meaning that Alex Iwobi and Sead Kolasinac on the wings had to continually drop back to help out in defence.

A 4-4-2 was never going to work against Pep Guardiola’s side because the current Premier League title holders do not need to drag play towards the byline to open up defences. Instead, they cut between the lines and Arsenal offered no one to occupy this space.

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Losing before a ball was kicked

Emery had to acknowledge the brilliance that City can muster, which is why he deployed Iwobi and Kolasinac as wide midfielders, to try and prevent the creation of chances on the wings.

Unfortunately, by also playing the Gunners’ two best strikers from kick off, it meant that Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi could not cut the space in between the lines as, with no one ahead or behind, they were forced to be everywhere and everything for Emery.

It is also why Arsenal conceded an opening goal within the first minute. Iwobi had to lift his head to try and spot someone to clear the ball to, only to realise he had no one available – that split second hesitation was all City needed to snatch possession back and play a killer pass.

When Arsenal beat Chelsea last month, the Gunners played on the front foot with the attackers applying pressure, and this was the only way they could have challenged City.

But by playing in a 4-4-2, the pressure could never be applied leaving gaps behind, and Arsenal essentially lost the game on this basis before a ball was kicked.

A new home for Lionel Messi! Inter Miami begin construction on 25,000-seater stadium on Miami Freedom Park

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Lionel Messi will have a new home in 2025, with Inter Miami beginning construction on a 25,000-seater stadium on Miami Freedom Park.

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MLS franchise have ambitious plans for the futureState-of-the-art ground forms part of that projectArgentine icon due to grace eye-catching venue

WHAT HAPPENED?

The impressive structure will be built close to Miami International Airport, with the MLS outfit moving out of Fort Lauderdale – where they have been based at DRV PNK Stadium since 2020. David Beckham and the club’s board have never made any secret of their desire to construct a state-of-the-art facility that better aligns with the franchise’s long-term ambition.

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Plans for the stadium are mirrored by Messi’s current contract, which runs until 2025, but he has the option for a 12-month extension beyond that point and is expected to grace the new ground. Jorge Mas, Inter Miami’s managing owner, has told the club’s : “With Inter Miami, my family set out to build something truly transformational. In just four years we have changed the perception worldwide of American soccer. As we commence construction of Miami Freedom Park that same vision guides us. In creating a multi-faceted space we will set a new standard of what sport complexes can be. We look forward to delivering a food and entertainment destination for families to enjoy year-round. I can’t wait to welcome our fans to our state-of-the-art stadium and hear the chants as Messi and your Inter Miami players take the pitch for the first time in 2025.”

AND WHAT'S MORE

Inter Miami’s new stadium will be based in a 58-acre public park which includes soccer and youth athletic fields to be used by the local community. It will also house a full range of entertainment and commercial offerings – including office space, a hotel, shops and restaurants. Construction crews are already on site, with development veteran Devon McCorkle leading the project. He has said: “The level of attention and the influx of inquiries we are receiving have been incredible, a testament to the positive impact of Lionel Messi on Inter Miami CF and the City of Miami. Everyone wants to be part of what we’re creating, a new entertainment district that will be the centerpiece of family activities and experiences in Miami. We are in discussions with stadium sponsors, hotel brands, major attractions operators, restaurant groups, cultural institutions and many other exciting potential partners. We will deliver an incredible home for them at Miami Freedom Park.”

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Messi has made a stunning impact in the United States since linking up with Inter Miami as a free agent. He has recorded 11 goals through nine appearances – helping his new club to Leagues Cup glory, a place in the U.S. Open Cup final and a much-needed three-point haul on his MLS debut.

Barcelona player ratings vs Shakhtar Donetsk: Robert Lewandowski goes missing as Xavi's side lack inspiration in shock Champions League defeat

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The Polish striker only managed one shot as the Blaugrana were made to wait to secure qualification for the knockout rounds

Robert Lewandowski failed to score for the sixth straight game, and Barcelona seldom carved out any clear chances in a shock 1-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Poland striker, Barca's most obvious attacking threat, was rendered anonymous by a dogged defence, as his side saw their hopes of getting out of their group delayed.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen was forced into a save early, denying a driven effort at his near post. He could do little about the game's next big chance, though, as. Shakhtar worked the ball down the right, before Giorgi Gocholeishvili whipped a ball into the area for Danylo Sikan. His finish was a wonderful one, the big striker falling away from goal yet still managing to divert a looping header into the far corner.

Barca created little else at the start of the second half, and could have easily conceded more, had Ter Stegen not provided two more handy stops.

And Blaugrana frustrations only multiplied throughout the half. Shakhtar dropped deep, happy to sit on a 1-0 lead — a decision that proved prudent as Xavi's side repeatedly failed to find space in a crowded final third. Lewandowski, the theoretical answer to such woes, barely had a kick as Barca failed to find a groove in a shock defeat.

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Marc-Andre ter Stegen (7/10):

Made a good save early on. Could do nothing about the goal. A few more stops in the second half kept his team in it.

Joao Cancelo (5/10):

Did the whole inverted full-back thing effectively, but didn't always have the killer ball in him. He's slowed down after a promising start.

Ronald Araujo (8/10):

Gargantuan at the back. Always up for a tackle and calm on the ball. Barca would have conceded a couple more without him. One of the best in the world at his position.

Andreas Christensen (5/10):

Given real problems by Sikan, losing track of him on the goal. A few knocks have seen him fail to reach the heights of last season.

Marcos Alonso (5/10):

Nowhere to be found when Shakhtar broke for Sikan's opener. Removed after an hour following a miserable showing.

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Oriol Romeu (4/10):

Back in the side after a duo of poor performances. Didn't offer much on either side of the ball, lacking in legs when Barca were hit on the break, and immobile in attack.

Ilkay Gundogan (7/10):

Certainly Barca's best midfielder on the night, full of energy and quality. Some of his driving runs were a delight to watch.

Gavi (6/10):

A mixed showing. His work rate can't be questioned, but he lacked quality on the ball. Much better when playing alongside the now-fit Pedri.

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Raphinha (4/10):

Got into good areas, looked dangerous on the ball, but was lacking in key moments. Yamal was far more effective in his position.

Robert Lewandowski (4/10):

Failed to get involved and often dropped back into his own half to get some touches in. Pretty much anonymous in key areas. Looks frustrated, at the moment.

Ferran Torres (5/10):

Preferred to Felix. Afforded a few half chances, and squandered all of them. He's better used as an impact substitute, it seems.

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Pedri (6/10):

On the ball regularly, but couldn't break down a fearsome Shakhtar low block. Yet to find a groove after his injury lay-off.

Joao Felix (5/10):

Doubled up pretty much every time he touched the ball, and didn't have room to offer his usual creativity.

Alejandro Balde (5/10):

His recovery pace was vital as Barca pushed men forward in search of a goal. Didn't provide much in the final third, though.

Lamine Yamal (6/10):

Offered a real spark off the bench with his dribbling ability.

Fermin Lopez (N/A):

No time to make an impact.

Xavi (4/10):

Made some key alterations, dropping Felix and Balde, while also leaving Pedri out. His changes didn't work. Barca were poor throughout, and had very few ideas against a low block. Could the ghosts of Champions Leagues past be back?!

Brutal Lionel Messi trolling post the clear winner after Cristiano Ronaldo's Conor McGregor caption challenge to fans

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A brutal Instagram post trolling Lionel Messi has clearly won Cristiano Ronaldo's 'caption challenge', after he posted a picture with Conor McGregor.

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Ronaldo and McGregor pictured togetherAttended boxing event featuring Anthony JoshuaWere seen in hysterics togetherWHAT HAPPENED?

Ronaldo posted an image on Instagram of himself and MMA icon McGregor laughing at ringside during the Saudi Arabia boxing show titled 'Day of Reckoning', which featured Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder both in action. He asked for the best caption, and the clear winner was a post trolling the Al-Nassr star's eternal rival, Messi.

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The comment, which at the time of writing has over 46,000 likes, read: "When they said Messi is better than Ronaldo." The argument, of course, has been going for decades.

Instagram @CristianoDID YOU KNOW?

Ronaldo and Messi have been going head-to-head since their respective debuts at Sporting CP and Barcelona, and have remarkable records. The former has made 992 professional appearances and has scored 738 goals, while Messi has made 889 appearances and scored 721 goals.

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Ronaldo will aim to win a trophy with Al-Nassr to add to his incredible collection. They are currently second in the Saudi Pro League, seven points behind leaders Al-Hilal.

Orlando City vs LA Galaxy: Where to watch the match online, live stream, TV channels & kick-off time

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Here's where you can watch Orlando City vs LA Galaxy in the MLS on TV or stream it live.

LA Galaxy goes to the Exploria Stadium to face Orlando City in Major League Soccer on Saturday, doing so on the back of its first win of the season.

Oscar Pareja's men, on the other hand, enter the weekend on a three-game losing streak at home and will be aiming to snap the skid.

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Orlando City's home form has continued to deteriorate in the new season, losing 3-1 to DC United last weekend. Since its 1-1 draw against Tigres UANL in the second leg of their CONCACAF round-of-16 match, Pareja's men have lost three consecutive games at the Exploria Stadium, falling to Charlotte FC, Nashville, and DC United.

Orlando City has now lost three of their first eight games while winning three and drawing two to earn 11 points and sit ninth in the Eastern Conference table, level on points with DC United and Philadelphia Union.

On the other hand, Los Angeles Galaxy finally earned its first win of the season last Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Austin FC at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Veteran striker Javier Hernandez and former Barcelona player Riqui Puig scored second-half goals to give the hosts a comfortable win and send Austin to a third consecutive away defeat.

Despite last weekend's victory, Galaxy has had a terrible start to the season, sitting second-from-bottom in the Western Conference rankings, three points ahead of Sporting Kansas City.

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about where to watch the game on TV and how to stream it online.

Orlando City vs LA Galaxy date & kick-off timeGame:Orlando City vs LA GalaxyDate:April 29, 2023Kick-off time:7:30 pm ET Venue:Exploria Stadium

Orlando City and LA Galaxy face off at the Exploria Stadium on April 29. The kickoff for the game is set for 7:30 pm Eastern Time (ET).

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Orlando City has Michael Halliday unavailable for selection. It is in defence where they have impressed thus far, and Pareja should certainly deploy an unaltered back-four featuring Kyle Smith, Rodrigo Schlegel, Robin Jansson and Luca Petrasso.

Orlando City possible XI: Stajduhar; Smith, Schlegel, Jansson, Petrasso; Martins, Araujo; Ojeda, Pereyra, Angulo; Enrique

Position Players

GoalkeepersGallese, StajduharDefendersSalim, Schlegel, Jansson, Williams, Carlos, Petrasso, Santos, Smith, MidfieldersAraujo, Cartagena, Martins, Thorhallsson, Rivera, Pereyra, Loyola, Mohammed, McGuire.ForwardsOjeda, Gonzalez, Angulo, Torres, Kara, Enrique, Lynn.LA Galaxy team news and squad

LA Galaxy will miss Jonathan Bond who is still undergoing treatment for a troublesome shoulder. Douglas Costa and Martin Caceres are back in the squad having completed their bans.

LA Galaxy possible XI: Klinsmann; Calegari, Caceres, Neal, Aude; Brugman, Delgado, Puig, Boyd; Joveljic, Hernandez

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GoalkeepersKlinsmannDefendersCalegari, Caceres, Zabaleta, Neal, Leerdan, Mavingana, Edwards, Coulibaly, FerkanusMidfieldersPuig, Alvarez, Boyd, Brugman, Perez, Delgado, Rodriguez, Rosell, SaldanaForwardsHernandez, Jovelic, CostaENJOYED THIS STORY?

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So when did warm up kits become more important than match kits?

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When it comes to pre-match jerseys, the bolder the better 👕

The amount of time that a pre-match kit is on the pitch is tiny. Players run onto the pitch in them, sometimes covered by bibs, before going through their warm up and last-minute drills. By the time the main match begins, the pre-match kits are long gone, replaced by the recognisable colours of the home, away or third shirts.

Nowadays, though, pre-match kits have become an important part of the kit collection. Brands and clubs often take more risks with the designs, utilising the team’s final preparations as a chance to market an entirely different version of the club colours.

Check out all the 2022-23 pre-match shirts released so far

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Some call it a pre-match shirt, others call it a warm-up kit, but the name gives away what it is. There’s always been an obvious need for them – literally as something for the players to warm up in – and traditionally they’ve stuck to tried and tested designs. In recent years, though, they’ve become home to some of the most experimental patterns and designs, quietly becoming even more impressive than the kits themselves.

For the upcoming 2022-23 season, that trend is set to continue. Barcelona’s looks like a glitch in the Blaugrana matrix, Liverpool’s, fittingly, is made up of a “You’ll Never Walk Alone” graphic, and PUMA clubs including AC Milan and Manchester City will all wear one covered in about six different patterns. 

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A possible turning point was the 2018 World Cup, when Nike released a collection of all-time classics to be worn while running between cones and doing your stretches. One of the stand-outs from that tournament was England’s shirt – which mixed a white base with a red and blue graphic – while Nigeria’s turned heads with its “NAIJA” logo and green and white pattern.

Since then, pre-match kits have gone from strength to strength. These designs, and how they are marketed, allow clubs to essentially create a lifestyle-focused product, extending the season’s kit collections. In many ways, they serve a similar purpose to fourth kits, which adidas’ Iñigo Turner described as “a space where we can explore with more creative freedom” in a recent interview.

adidasWhy are they so popular?

One of the best examples of the pre-match kit’s versatility is Arsenal. Some of their classics include the Transport for London-themed kit last season, or the pink and dark grey camouflage design they wore, or even the collaboration with Stella McCartney. All three of these pre-match jerseys were worn by Arsenal during the course of the 2021/22 season, highlighting another key benefit of pre-match kits.

Whereas home, away and third shirts are regulated by the league’s rules on everything from design to how many can be worn, pre-match kits have fewer constraints, allowing brands and clubs space for collaborations and special releases.

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adidasWhat are some of the most famous pre-match kits?

It's hard to look beyond adidas’ five club collaboration with Humanrace. Some of the brand’s biggest clubs – Arsenal, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Real Madrid – all received special-edition kits designed by Humanrace founder and adidas collaborator Pharrell Williams.

As well as pushing the boundaries of kit design, the collaboration also showed how the league by league and country by country rules were applied. Of the five clubs, only Bayern Munich and Juventus were able to wear the designs competitively. For the other three clubs, they were worn as pre-match kits instead.