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The No-Duplicate Guarantee, Explained
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The No-Duplicate Guarantee, Explained

The Short Version Every mystery football shirt box comes with a promise: you will never receive the same shirt twice. Here is exactly what MJK's no-duplicate guarantee covers, how it is act...

away kitsThe Best European Away Kits Ever Made

The Best European Away Kits Ever Made

The Short Version The home shirt carries a club's tradition, but the away kit is where designers have always been allowed to take risks. These are the best European away kits ever made, fro...

football shirtsThe Story Behind the Number 7 Shirt

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...

authenticityAuthenticity Badges: How Manufacturers Mark a Genuine Shirt

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...

club historyTottenham Hotspur Shirts: A Collector's History

Tottenham Hotspur Shirts: A Collector's History

The Short Version A cockerel that has stood on the shirt since 1921, a set of cashmere tops the players thought were lucky, and a centenary shirt sold without a sponsor's name in sight. Her...

kit makersEvery Premier League Club's Kit Maker and Sponsor for 2026/27

Every Premier League Club's Kit Maker and Sponsor for 2026/27

The Short Version Nine kit manufacturers dress the 20 Premier League clubs this season, and the sponsor picture is still settling after the league's ban on gambling logos. Here is every clu...