The MJK Blog
Football shirt news, unboxing guides, kit history and everything in between. Written by football fans, for football fans.
The Story Behind the Number 7 Shirt
The Short Version No number on a football shirt carries more weight than 7. It began as a simple position marker for the right winger, and became the number clubs guard most closely. This i...
Authenticity Badges: How Manufacturers Mark a Genuine Shirt
The Short Version Nike does not put a hologram on its football shirts, no matter what a seller tells you. Here is exactly how the major manufacturers actually mark a genuine shirt, brand by...
The Most Iconic Goalkeeper Shirts Ever Made
The Short Version The goalkeeper is the one player on the pitch required to wear something different, and for a golden stretch of football history, keepers and their kit makers used that fr...
Football Shirt Gift Ideas for the Fan Who Has Everything
The Short Version Buying for a football fan who seems to own everything is one of the hardest gifts there is, and most of the obvious options make it worse, not better. Here is why the usua...
Iconic Captain's Armbands and the Shirts That Wore Them
The Short Version A small strip of fabric, worn on the sleeve, marks out the one player responsible for a team on the pitch. Here are the stories behind football's most iconic captain's armbands,...
The Most Valuable Football Shirts Ever Sold
The Short Version A single football shirt once sold at auction for more than seven million pounds. From Maradona's Hand of God shirt to Messi's World Cup collection and Pele's 1970 final jersey, ...
