Comments on: Croatian Jersey-gate

By: Ivana

Ivana — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 13:44:56 +0000

i think that the Croatian jersey is so unreal, the checkers give it that amazing look… every other countries is the same and very simple. the Croatian jersey stands out and and is a resemblance to their national flag.

By: Croat boy

Croat boy — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 06:43:10 +0000

Croatian jersey is officially red, so it must contain at least 50% red colour on jersey

By: Croat boy

Croat boy — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 06:40:55 +0000

Well Croatian checkerboard jersey is actually connected with US soccer team. First Croatian official match was against United States back in 1990 just before war (Croatia 2 – 1 USA – Zagreb, Croatia; 17 October 1990). US team was in jersey with stars, so someone said why not checkers for Croatian team….rest is history!

By: karina

karina — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 15:43:06 +0000

Hi, I’ll preface this by saying I’m new to the game of football (yes, I’m American), so if the answer to my questions is obvious, please be kind.

First: Why does this rule exist?
Second: If the Croatia jerseys are 30% too white, how does this not apply to teams like the USA, Germany or England who have nearly entirely white jerseys?

I’ve seen this item posted on several blogs but have yet to find an explanation for these seemingly obvious questions.

Many thanks for any clarifications!

By: Gib

Gib — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 00:37:42 +0000

It is unbelievable. About 2 weeks ago, I read those fifa regulations and the first thing that popped in my mind was, that the croatian jerseys might not fight them.

I wanted to start a fun thread somewhere like: “Croatia threatened to be thrown out of world cup” or so.

And now, FIFA really has forbidden them.

Unbelievable.

By: Milan

Milan — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 03:11:51 +0000

lol Kapcro. I guess sepp has to be a influential part of every national team.

By: Kapcro

Kapcro — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:33:02 +0000

Simply Amazing. They should put “Sepp was Here” on the back of the jersey above the new stripe to meet the requirements.

By: Soze

Soze — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:45:16 +0000

Didn’t that kit have denim incorporated into it?

By: Martin

Martin — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:37:25 +0000

Stuart,

The boldest the US have come is their shirt at the 94 WC. I wasn’t a huge fan of it but at least, like the Croatia shirt, it was distinct.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 14:20:40 +0000

Soze,

I’m with you, I’ve always liked the checkerboard jersey, although it should be front AND back. Only one like it in the world. I’ve long wanted the US to come with a really bold design based on our flag, but alas ours is pretty dull (hopefully our play won’t be the same!).