The football jersey in the 19th century was long-sleeved and of heavier material than jerseys of today. It was common for players to wear caps, long "nickerbockers" instead of shorts, which covered the knees, and long socks. A jersey from 1921 is illustrated opposite.
Gradually the football jersey and the whole soccer uniform has become lighter and more colorful. The most rapid changes took place after World War II when synthetic materials, such as acrylic became widely available.
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
Soccer Uniform
America calls it soccer. The rest of the world calls it football — futbol, fútbol, fussball...
It's the game in which the goalie is the only player allowed to catch the ball, while everyone else furiously kicks with feet, knees...their heads...(no helmets, no shoulder pads, no refrigerator-sized players!) ... which ultimately results in a lightning fast chase so exciting that the attention of the whole world is completely captured.
If you doubt it, visit any city in the world outside of the
If you're unfamiliar with international style football, find out what it is and why the world is in love with the game or, if you already are a fanatic soccer fan - check out your favorites, follow the action, the teams, pictures and stats of all the star players, plus the history and background of what is (no matter what it's called) the world's most popular sport...
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