The MJK Blog
Football shirt news, unboxing guides, kit history and everything in between. Written by football fans, for football fans.
How to Check a Football Shirt Is Real When Buying Second-Hand
The Short Version Do three checks: before you message (the listing and seller), before you pay (the photos and answers) and when it arrives (the shirt in your hands). Skipping any one of th...
The Most Iconic World Cup Shirts of All Time
The Short Version World Cup shirts become iconic when a great team, a great design and a great moment all meet. Brazil 1970, Netherlands 1974, Argentina 1986 and France 1998 are at the top ...
Mystery Box or Subscription: Which Makes the Better Football Gift?
The Short Version Choose a one-off box for a single surprise to unwrap, a subscription if the person will enjoy a new shirt every month and you want to save 15%, and a share box if several ...
Carabao Cup Fourth Round: The Ties and the Shirts to Know
The Short Version The Carabao Cup fourth round is played the week of 26 October 2026, and the headline tie is Liverpool against Chelsea. Here are all eight ties, with the colours, kit stori...
The Best 2000s Football Shirts: The Next Retro Wave
The Short Version Shirts from the 2000s are reaching the age where the people who grew up with them want them back. In our view they are the next big retro wave, and nine classics are liste...
The Best European Club Shirts to Own
The Short Version The best European club shirts combine a strong identity with a design people recognise at a glance. Ajax, AC Milan, Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid lead our list, with...
