Italia. Its original colors were red, white and green (those of Italy). The name change occurred during World War II. Brazil entered the war supporting the allies and its dictatorship forced Palestra Italia to change its name because of the reference to...
take on the strip. “A very well known football commentator said to me recently that we will have the home colours of Brazil and the away colours of Real Madrid,” he joked. “I love the colours and I’m very proud of our strip. Everyone who lives on the...
With the shirt is a signed confirmation from Arfon Griffiths MBE who later donated the shirt to a charity auction. 1959 Brazil Didi match worn shirt Cheppo yellow short sleeved shirt with green collar and sleeve trim, embroidered with Brazil badge to...
partnership between the Italian manufacturer and the Rio de Janeiro side during a period of renewed domestic focus in the Brazilian top flight. The shirt features alternating black and white vertical panels with black sleeves and white trim. Sponsor...
we were more nervous than in a match. It is gratifying to see that after four years my work is recognized again in Brazil. I am very happy to be at Cruzeiro and hope to succeed here," he said. The attacker has approved the Reebok 09/10 collection for...
WORLD YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS, AUSTRALIA 1993 In 2005 the World Youth Championship was renamed the FIFA Under-20 World Cup. Brazil won the 1993 tournament to become champions for a record third time since its inception in 1977. England attained their best...
The Brazilian football federation (CBF) announced a six-year, US$90 million sponsorship deal for all the national football teams with one of the country's major bank, Itau. Itau will sponsor the Brazilian 1st national team, the Olympic Selection,...
sole with damping Zoom Air, to absorb impact. Nike recently launched the Battle Of Blocks (Batalha Das Quadras) campaign in Brazil. A championship of outdoor futsal organized by Nike that will reveal the best team in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Last...
floors and covering an area close to 7,000 m². To visit the Museum of Football is to take a trip through the history of Brazil in the 20th century, and learn how football has shaped the nation's culture, via a modern design and a host of multimedia...
