Dont think that the World Cup jersey is just picking a color pattern, printing a number is so simple. In order to design such a jersey, FIFA has published this 92-page "Equipment Guide". Even how wide the number is, it is not something you can change arbitrarily. FIFA requires that every detail be ignored. The color is detailed in this official equipment specification.
The code is well written. They "allow manufacturers to enhance their movement with aesthetic creativity and design," but "in turn, you must follow the rules below." Then there are really many rules.
1. Let me talk about the numbers first. Its really not that you just let it go. It can be widened and enlarged.
According to Rule 6.3, "The numbers behind should be displayed in neutral colors to meet legibility", which can be seen from a distance. The most important thing is to match the color of the ball; for the height of the numbers behind, Rule 6.4 requires " Boys tops are 25-35 cm, girls tops are 20-35 cm. "For harmonious matching, the figures on the chest and the figure on the side of the pants also have height requirements. Rules 6.5 and 6.6 require them to be in the" 10-15 cm "range. . Think its not complicated enough? The width of the digital strokes on the back is also required. Rule 6.4 tells you that it can only be within "3-5 cm", and the position must be chest height. The players name must be at least 4 cm away from the number. Within 5-7.5 cm.
2. What about colors?
No more than 4 colors. The material cannot be "reflective or will change its color and appearance due to external factors such as pressure, light, water, etc." so if you want to wear a jersey that can be deformed and see through, just think about it. .
As for the sign
You can put one in the number behind, but it cannot exceed 5 cm2. In the "sleeve area", the national flag and country name can be placed. According to rule 11.5, the national flag on the sleeve can only be a maximum of 25 square centimeters. However, rule 11.6 requires that the national flag under the collar must be a maximum of 15 square centimeters and the country name must be a maximum of 12 square centimeters, which cannot exceed a height of 2 centimeters. Pants cannot be casual. Rule 12.3 stipulates that the logo cannot exceed 50 cm2, the national flag cannot exceed 25 cm2, and the name of the country must be within 12 cm2 and 2 cm in height. Of course, socks, hats and gloves also have complex regulations.
4. Manufacturer
If you want to print the Adidas or Nike logo everywhere, it will not work. The manufacturers logo on the chest, pants, and socks should not exceed 20 cm2. Oh? Dont think that Adidas can secretly hide the iconic design of the three bars on the side of the cuffs and shorts. Rules 41 and 42 impose a total width of 8 cm on these hidden signature lines. Whats more, the manufacturers logo can be used in the rules. Its not just the players jerseys on the court that have these requirements, but also the clothing of coaches and other staff members.
What happens if you dont follow the rules?
In 2006, the Cameroons one-piece suit was considered a challenge to authority, and FIFA considered them "serious violations of the rules of the game." Cameroon could only pay a fine of $ 154,000 in silence, and was penalized in the game.
With a 92-page "Guide to Equipment," every country dares not break the rules easily. If you want to see how these crazy rules become the jerseys of the 32 World Cup teams, the British Guardian recently released a picture of the 32 national team jerseys this year, listing them from Changes in uniforms from 1930 to 2014. Well, the design is clear and beautiful.
The football teams uniform is really not simple. Even in the era without the FIFA "Guide to Equipment", the players did not just wear a shirt to play. In fact, even jerseys have trends and stories.
There are many small details you may not know about football team uniforms.
1. When it comes to the history of football jerseys, lets start with the Victorian era
1) The 1870 jersey concept was born
Because of the appearance of the FA Cup from 1871 to 1872, journalists and fans strongly demanded that players wear uniforms, because it is too difficult to identify which team is running. At this time, the England teams jersey was white knitted, navy stockings, and a hat. It wasnt until 1880 that the era of collared shirts began.
2) Jerseys of different colors appear
At that time, English football was an entertainment for the upper middle class, and they could naturally buy jerseys belonging to their club colors. For working-class clubs, they basically wear white, and its just because they are cheap and easy to get. So around 1880, different jersey colors began to appear.
3) away jersey, required
In 1891, the teams of two British clubs put on the same color clothes on the court, which resulted in the requirement of away jerseys. But the England national teams away jersey appeared in 1935, and this was their first time using a blue jersey.
2. Early 20th century
1) In the early 20th century, round necks and thick striped roads were most popular. In addition to the vertical stripe design, the horizontal is also popular.
2) In the 1930s, crew necks were no longer popular, and collared jerseys became mainstream.


Post-war period
1) Jerseys with numbers appeared in the UK and then spread to other countries.
2) Modern jerseys are beginning to appear, and lightweight synthetic fibers are beginning to be applied to clothes.
3) With the rise of continental European football, the British team also wore a "European style" jersey in 1954, that is, V-necks, short sleeves and thin materials.


4. 1960s
1) In the early 1960s, sailor collars began to replace V-necks, clothes could start to become lighter and tighter, and long sleeves began to return.
2) In the 1960s, solid-colored jerseys were popular. Striped jerseys almost disappeared. The team also liked to wear jerseys with the same color on the top and bottom.


5. 1970s
1) Adidas three-bar design is very common on team sleeves
2) The stripe design is back, but the design is more avant-garde.
3) The collar becomes bigger
4) In 1979 Liverpool became the first British club team to sell advertisements in front of their uniforms, and other teams began to follow suit.


6. 1980s
1) For a period of time, the TV refused to broadcast a ball game wearing this advertising suit. But by 1983, they also succumbed, and the ad age of football uniforms began.
2) Adidas, Puma, Kappa, Umbro have all started making jerseys for the team. Nike also started operating football series equipment in 1978.
3) Long sleeve and short sleeve versions of team uniforms begin to appear, you can choose according to the situation on the day of the match.


7. 1990s to present
1) Commercial advertisements have become common in front of football uniforms, but there are exceptions, such as Barcelona. The high-priced advertising space on the chest is used for charity and given to UNICEF.
2) What else? In addition to being good on the court, the jersey needs to be paired with jeans and can be worn on the street. Because more and more fans put their jerseys on the street.