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Nike: Historic American-Style Football Shirts

There Nike , along with Adidas, are among the companies that have conquered the world of football, each vying for a 15% stake in the world's football clubs. Nike has always been attentive to design, without, of course, neglecting the quality and innovation of its materials. Founded in 1971 in Beaverton by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knighte, it is now one of the largest suppliers of sportswear and equipment. Compared to other brands that have always had a strong connection to the world of football, such as Adidas Nike, or the Italian NR, had to wait a full seven years before designing its first football kit. It was the 1978/79 season and produced the first football shirts for the Portland Timbers. Thus began its great rise in football, and in 1982 it signed a technical sponsorship deal with Ian Rush, one of the most famous players of the era. It was a phenomenal season in which he scored an impressive 31 goals.

Vintage Nike football shirts

Nike's relationship with football intensified in 1994 during the World Cup in the USA, with the launch of the Nike Tiempo Premier, the unique boots featuring removable studs, worn by Romario. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Nike secured major partnerships with both football clubs and players themselves, such as Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima. Many Italian clubs also chose Nike, making their jerseys truly collectible. Historic Juventus, Napoli, and Inter shirts , along with many other vintage football jerseys for collectors. In the 2000s, he also designed the first jersey for the Brazilian national team, which won the 2002 World Cup against Germany. Discover all the rarities in our collection and don't miss out on the historic football jersey you've been searching for.