Argentina and Spain Forced to Make Huge Changes to Their Kits for the Olympics
The Olympic Games are underway in Paris, and all 16 teams are ready to take the pitch in their brand new kits. But did you know that Argentina and Spain, two of the favorites to win the tournament, have had to make some major changes to their designs?
For the Copa America and Euro 2024 tournaments, both teams wore kits with large Adidas logos on the right side of the shirt. But for the Olympics, they’ve had to shrink those logos down to size. According to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) guidelines, there can be only one manufacturer’s logo on the shirt, and it has to be 20cm squared or smaller. That means Argentina and Spain have had to reduce their logos to a tiny size, almost to the point of being unrecognizable.
But that’s not the only change. The IOC also requires that there be only one form of branding on the shirt, which means the iconic Adidas three stripes have been completely removed from the tops. Instead, we see the Heat.Rdy stamp, a technology identifier used by Adidas to show off their innovative gear.
Other teams in the tournament have designed their kits with Nike and Puma, but the latter’s shirts are the cheaper, thinner teamwear options. Meanwhile, Adidas’ top-of-the-line kits are a whole different story. They’re designed with the highest quality materials and are built to last.
So, what do you think of the new kits? Do you like the changes or do you miss the old designs? Let us know in the comments!
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