The World Cup doesn’t just give fans a feast of international football, over the years it has also provided an opportunity to check out foreign kits. Thanks to the World Cup we have become familiar with some truly iconic designs; the orange of Holland, the pale blue and white striped Argentinian shirt (although 1986’s infamous ‘hand of God’ goal was scored by Maradona whilst wearing the country’s change strip of royal blue) and of course the famous yellow, green and white of Brazil. Also, back in the 1970s and early 1980s when the majority of kits in the UK were produced by homegrown suppliers such as Umbro, Admiral and Bukta we were introduced, via the World Cup, to kits made by the likes of continental brands such as Puma and Adidas with their silky fabrics, strange flag-based colour combinations and skimpy shorts which since 1974 also featured numbers.The 1966 World Cup kits were dominated by Umbro with all but one team wearing strips by the famous Manchester-based sportswear firm. But with manufacturers’ logos not present on shirts in those days this fact was lost on the casual observer. By 1974 logos began to creep onto players’ jerseys, but still in a random, haphazard way, often appearing only on the shorts.The Argentina 1978 tournament was the first World Cup to feel the full force of football branding. It was alive with logos, adidas’ omnipresent three-stripe trim and, thanks to Scotland, Umbro’s diamond taping. Smaller squad numbers were added to the front of player jerseys in 1994’s USA World Cup along with players’ surnames on the back. 2002 saw further graphics added to jerseys in the form of tournament sleeve patches.Due to the fact the tournaments are beamed around the world on TVs of all shapes, sizes and vintages, for many years FIFA insisted that each match feature a “darkâ€Â shirt and a “lightâ€Â shirt, for the benefit of those people who may be watching on black and white TVs. This rule seems to have been relaxed in recent years though.Today the football kit world is a global market and with kits by foreign manufacturers now commonplace the strips worn in FIFA’s four-yearly football extravaganza, now dominated by Puma, Nike and adidas, don’t appear quite so exotic. Still, there’s plenty to keep the kit fan hooked as the majority of apparel designers use the World Cup to showcase the forthcoming season’s designs.
Retro kits have been a fixture on FIFA titles over the years, and it’s great to finally see them in FIFA 21.
The retro kits can be unlocked by completing the following challenges: Liverpool Retro Kit Never Walk Alone. Play 3 matches while wearing the current Liverpool Home Kit. Man City Retro Kit Blue Moon. Play 3 matches while wearing the current Man City Home Kit. Spurs Retro Kit When the Spurs Go Marching in. FIFA 21 kits aren't just about looking good as you rack up the wins in Squad Battles, Division Rivals and the weekend league. They can also be a strong money-spinner in FIFA 21, bringing in coins.
Chelsea, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester City are the lucky clubs to receive retro kits at the game.
Chelsea
We can see Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham and Timo Werner at Chelsea in this retro kit.
LONDON PRIDE – Chelsea’s old-school kit looks classy today
It looks like something out of the 1983-84 kit, with which Chelsea won the Second Division title.
The kit has appeared several times in the FIFA series, but it will be the first time that you can use it on the next generation consoles.
Leeds United
Here we can see Patrick Bamford and Jack Harrison celebrating another Bielsa goal on Elland Road.
ALAW – Leeds fans will love this old-school Elland Road look
This shirt is inspired by the 1991-92 away kit, when Leeds won the first division, and is sponsored by the Yorkshire Evening post.
We believe this is the first time the Leeds kit has appeared in FIFA, celebrating their return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence.
Liverpool
EA has used iconic Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish for this kit that has appeared in previous FIFA titles.
KIN KENNY – Club legend Kenny Dalglish wears Liverpool’s retro stripes
This jersey is from the 1981-82 season, in which the Reds won the First Division and the League Cup under legendary coach Bob Paisley.
Liverpool will have to work hard if they want to lift any trophies this season, with the Champions League as their only hope.
Manchester City
We can see the entire Manchester City starting lineup preparing for battle in an empty Etihad stadium, but we can’t say if this is pre-pandemic or not.
ENEMY COLORS – Manchester City wear their old away colors, red and black
Like Leeds, City receive an away kit, which is the one they wore in the 1969 FA Cup final, when they defeated Leicester City 1-0.
Well, you can recreate the success of the Sky Blues this course by entering Career Mode and using this kit if you wish.
How to get the retro kits?
Retro kits should be available for use in the start mode, and then they should be available in any new Career mode save.
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MARCHING TOGETHER – The Leeds kit has already been spotted in FIFA Ultimate Team
The kits have already been seen in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team.