− Collection inspired by the 1967/68 season and features retro long-sleeve jersey, track pants and track top
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− The collection is available today, via selected adidas retail stores, and adidas.co.za
South Africa, September 30, 2024 – Today, adidas and Manchester United unveil the adidas x MUFC x George Best collection, a range of apparel in homage to one of United’s greatest ever players. The retro collection features a long-sleeve jersey and matching tracksuit, with the design inspired by the club’s memorable 1967/68 European Cup winning season.
The collection includes:
- Long-sleeve jersey: Inspired by the blue jersey worn during the European Cup final victory against Benfica and features the iconic 1967/68 City of Manchester coat of arms and adidas trefoil logo in white, with tonal blue three stripes down the sleeves. Signing off the back of the jersey is number ‘7’, the number synonymous with the great George Best. Further detailing includes a ‘George Best’ embroidered signature on the left cuff.
- Tracksuit: Track top features ribbed cuffs and a fold-down collar to keep a classic football look, and teams up with slim fit track pants with soft piqué fabric. Both the top and pants include the 1967/68 City of Manchester coat of arms and trefoil logo in white, alongside the iconic number ‘7’ on the front. The track top also includes the George Best embroidered signature on the left cuff.
The adidas MUFC x George Best collection is available to purchase now from selected adidas retail stores and adidas.co.za