Bayern Munich Third Jersey 2011-2012

Bayern Munichs new adidas third jersey features a black backdrop, with a red and white stripe stretched across the chest and white adidas sleeve stripes. The tricolored crewneck collar is red, white and black, and the edges of the sleeves have bands of red and white encircling them. Bayern have retained their T-Mobile sponsor, and the words Mia san Mia (we are who we are) are written on the inside of the collar. In addition to all of this, the shirts feature adidas clima-cool technology, to keep the wearer cool and comfortable. Below are some pictures of the new shirt

Overall, I think this is a very nice shirt. While it is not in the same league as the Bayen Munich's red and gold home shirt, the third shirt offers a nice, clean yet sleek feel. I like the color combination, and the stripe along the chest looks very classy. I do think the collar looks kind of awkward and out of place though. Regardless, Bayern will look good trying to repeat a  champs league finals appearance from 2 years ago. Maybe this time they wont choke.

Everton Home kit 2011-2012

As Everton are my second favorite team in the premier league, behind Arsenal, I always look forward to seeing how they will be dressed for the upcoming seasons. This years le coq kit has the same deep blue background as last years kit, but has a new polo shirt collar, with the inside hem and part of the collar colored gold. The short are all white this year, and the socks are blue with a gold band encircling the top. Pictured below are some images of the new home kit.

                 

                  

This years Everton kit is not much different from last years, but the new changes make it better. I love polo shirt collars on jerseys, and the addition of gold gives the kit a very elegant feel. Le Coq really came through this year with Evertons new kits.

Alexis Sanchez to Barcelona

After weeks of waiting and wondering, we have finally found out where Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez will play in the 2011-2012 season. Today, Barcelona beat out other suiters Manchester United and Manchester City  to sign the prodigal Udinese winger for 26 million pounds. While Sanchez will not start over Lionel Messi, David Villa or Pedro Rodriguez, this is great news for Barcelona, as they have a world class forward option to back up their big offensive 3. With Sanchez waiting in the reigns, more rotation will be available for Barcelona, something the club has lacked over the past few years. Sanchez to Barcelona is also good news for Arsenal fans, as it is not as likely that Barcelona will spend 40 million for another backup player, especially after just spending 26 million. But with Sanchez going to Camp Nou, the European Champions have upgraded from having a great squad to an unreal one. Good luck Mourinho!

Porto Kit 2011-2012

Porto's new home kit resembles last years, but has some small differences. The new home shirt features full thick white and blue stripes, all white sleeves as opposed to striped sleeves, and a white, V-neck collar. The nike swish is  blue, as opposed to last years orange swish, and one major difference is that the main sponsor is MEO in a new black sponsorship square (last year was TMN). TMN is now featured on the sleeves, and a new Super Bock sponsorship is featured on the back. The shorts are all blue, with last years white stripes down the side being scrapped. Pictured below is the new home jersey.

No complaints here. I love the clean white and blue design, and I think the discussion of the Orange is a good thing. I never really loved the white, blue and orange color scheme that the Portuguese champs used last year. In addition, the classy all blue shorts look alot nicer without the white stripe running down the side. Score one for the away strips

The new away jersey is a polar opposite to the home one. Instead of being a classic old school design, the new away strips are some of the most creative ones i've ever seen. They feature a black backdrop, with a crew-neck collar and a creative blue and purple zig-zag design reminiscent of Slovenia's world cup strips. TMN is featured on the away kits, with white lettering in a sky blue box, and this time MEO is pushed to the sleeves. In addition, the shorts are all black. Pictured below is the new away kit.

I simply love the new away kits the all black gives a very sleek feel, and the zig zag design looks superb. Purple and blue are my 2 favorite colors, and the creative way nike incorporated them into this really makes me happy. Score 2 for the away kit. In addition, both kits have nike Dri-Fit technology, which keeps the wearer cool and comfortable by drawing sweat from the body.

Napoli Home Shirt 2011-2012

Last week, Macron unveiled Napoli's new home shirts. Tee shirts retain last years sky blue backdrop and Lete sponsorship, but they have a new polo shirt collar and a new MSC sponsorship underneath the Lete one. In addition, the sleeves feature a thinner white striped hem. Below is the new Napoli strip.

Overall, there is not any improvement or decrease from last years kits. I always loved Napolis sky blue colored kits, and this years polo shirt collar adds a classic, clean feel. However the extra sponsorship makes the shirt look a bit too cluttered, and I don't love the strange triangle design beneath the collar. Its still a pretty solid shirt though, although I think Cavani would score 25 goals if he were wearing a smock.

USA's loss is sad for Americans, but think positively....

As a diehard USA mens fan, it was very hard to see a USA team lose, even if it was the woman instead of the men. I had started following the tournament shortly after it began out of boredom, and was slightly surprised by the quality of the women, even compared to the men. So by the time the US rolled to the finals, I was reasonably excited for the big game. And when Alex Morgan found the back of the net for the first time, I actually was pleasantly excited. Unfortunately for me, Japan equalized, and I had to wait until the middle of extra time, when Abby Wambach's powerful header soared into the goal. At that moment, I went nuts, jumping up and down and throwing everything within a 5 foot radius of me. De Ja Vu came a calling though, and the  Japanese equalized again and eventually won on free kicks 

After that, I found myself very disappointed with my newly beloved national team. They let up goals twice after they seemed locked in to win, and they missed the first THREE penalties of the PK shootout. However, after thinking about it more, I realized what a great story Japan's Cinderella story really was. Following Japans earthquake and typhoon crisis, the asian country really did not have much to be happy about. Yet, their woman's national team upset the first 2 seeded teams in the FIFA rankings (USA and Germany) and found themselves with a tournament win that not only uplifted themselves, but a whole nation of millions. So yes, I am upset about my countries heartbreaking loss, but I have come to terms with the fact that Japan needed this one more than the USA, and that this story is one of the greater Cinderella stories in sports history.

Manchester United Away Kit 2011-2012

The new Man U away kits feature a royal blue backdrop with thick stripes made up of smaller navy and black hoops. The collars are black crew-necks, and the shirts contain nike's standard dri-fit technology to cool the players. The shorts are all black, and the socks are black with royal blue tops. One small difference is there is a red devil logo on the black of the collar, as opposed to last years "manchester united" collar back. Below is Wayne Rooney modeling the new away kit. 

I love the new Man U home kits, but I'm a bit skeptical of the away ones. I do not love the stripe ion stripes, and i think if the stripes are there, Nike may as well have made them go all around the shirt. As an Arsenal fan, I am also a strong believer that clubs with traditional red should NEVER wear blue. EVER. There is nothing wrong with the shorts and socks, but the shirt design just does not feel right to me. 

Manchester City Home Jersey 2011-2012

The new Manchester City home kit features a light blue body, with a thick white v-neck and a new black Etihad sponsorship (as opposed to white). The back of the collar features a blue and white gingham pattern, and the shirt body has a mesh design, inspired by the sound-waves of the Manchester City supporters chants, which keeps the wearer cool and comfortable. Below is a picture of the new 2012 home kit.

 These are the best kits in the prem. I love Umbro's classic designs, and this is no exception. I like the new addition of black to the kits, and the gingham pattern is a new and very classy addition. Good Job Umbro.

Inter Milan Home Kit 2011-2012

Today, the new Inter Milan home kit was unveiled by Nike. The shirt, which is very similar to last years, features straight black and royal blue stripes, black sleeve endings and a navy polo shirt/henley collar. The shirt features Nike Dri-Fit Technology, and says Inter Milan on the back. The shorts are the same as last years, featuring a navy blue background and royal blue stripes down the sides. Below is the new Inter Milan home kit, and Wesley Sneijder modeling the new Inter Milan home kit.

It is virtually impossible to screw up Inter Milans kits. Although I like last years diamond stripe pattern more than this years plain stripes, I do think the collar is an improvement. Nothing much more to say here. Good kit.

Beginning of July EPL 2011-2012 predictions

1. Manchester United - Man U have only strengthened their squad by bringing in Jones and Young, and Chicarito will only improve. The only major losses so far have been Van Der Sar and Scholes, but De Gea should replace Van Der Sar well, and Scholes did not have much left anyways.

2. Manchester City - City have been linked with many big names, and I have to imagine they will sign at least 1 or 2 players to strengthen their already pretty good squad. If Tevez stays, they will compete for first place.

3. Chelsea - An aging Drogba and Lampard and the seemingly low chances of signing Modric or Neymar hurt the blues. Unless Torres regains form, Chelsea are in for a disappointing season.

4. Arsenal - Arsenal have not lost Cesc and Nasri yet, but if they do, they will drop to the 5 spot behind Liverpool. They must sign more talent if they hope to compete for the title.

5. Liverpool - Henderson and Adams are quality signings, but the reds are still in re building mode

6. Everton - Tim Howard is the most underrated goalie in the Prem, and if they retain Rodwell and Baines, they may be able to compete for the 4th spot.

7. Tottenham - With the loss of Modric and/or Bale likely, and no real big signings coming in, Tottenham can be expected to dip 2 places. 

8. Sunderland - The black cats have been very active in the transfer market so far, and with the signings of Wickham, Brown and O'Shea, Sunderland have strengthened an already very solid squad.

9. Fulham - Dempsey and Bobby Zamora lead a very underrated Fulham, who should finish 2012 with a solid showing.

10. Aston Villa - They loss of Ashley Young hurts, but a front line of Agbonlahor and Bent is about as good as it gets outside the big 6. Stew Downing is pretty good as well, provided he stays.

11. Newcastle - An aging squad and the apparent exits of Barton and Enrique hurt Newcastle a bit. But not too much. (unless Joey Barton is reading this, then I think Newcastle wins the league and the champions league, even though they didn't qualify for it.)

12. Bolton - Bolton is on the rise, and expect competition for the last Europa legaue spot in the next few years. With players like Stew Holden and Fabrice Muamba, the Wanderers are a year away from success.

13. West Bromwich Albion - I can see Odemwingie matching or surpassing last years numbers, which is the only reason I don't see West Brom getting relegated

14. Stoke City - Unless by some miracle, Kenwyne Jones hits the 15 goal mark, I don't see them achieving much.

15. Queens Park Rangers - I don't know too much about them, but from what I've read, they seem to be the strongest promoted club.

16 - Wolves - The scrappy Wolves always manage to stick around another year. I don't see why that should change this year.

17 - Swansea - I don't know much about them either, as I don't follow the Championship. But they can't be too good can they?

18 - Wigan - With the seemingly obvious losses of Rodallega and N'Zogbia, Wigan downgrades an already weak roster.

19. Blackburn - They had only one good player (Phil Jones), and they got rid of him. Wheres the logic in that?

20. Norwich City - Norwich City, football club, are going to hell!!!!! (if you've seen the funny video)

check back once the transfer window closes, which is when I will have my post transfer window predictions!!!

Juventus Kit 2011-2012

The new Juventus home kit is similar to last years in the black and white stripes sense, but there are some small detail differences. The new kits have fades  on the edges of the black stripes, and the polo shirt collar of last year was replaced with a white vneck. These new kit features nike dri-fit technology, and has Juventus written in gold on the back of the collar. The shorts are white, and the socks are white with 2 black bands on them. Below is Claudio Marchiso modeling the new home kit.

The new away kit however, is the polar opposite of the home one. While the home kit retains its traditional, not to flashy black and white theme, the away kit is one of the flashiest I have seen in a while. It features an all pink backdrop with a black collar and a giant black star design spanning the whole shirt.  The shorts are all black, with black socks featuring a pink Nike swoosh. Below is Fabio Quagliara modeling the new Juventus away.

Every year, Nike seems to go through for the Italian giants. This year is no exception. The home kit retains the sacred Juventus black and white stripes, and features only a few minor changes. You cannot go wrong with a classic kit design, and that is exactly why Nike used it. The away ones were a huge risky experiment by Nike, which definitely payed off. The pink is very innovative and cool, and the star design is absolutely sweet. While, I don't know if I would wear the loud effeminate away kit of Juventus, I do know that the players will look very cool in them, and with very good reason. Thumbs up to Nike. You've come through in the clutch.... again. 

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Cristiano Ronaldo gains an edge over Messi

After watching Messi's poor performance in copa america, I think it is safe to say that Cristiano Ronaldo has gained an advantage in the Messi Ronaldo debate. While  Messi flounders and struggles when his jersey stripes switch from blue and red to blue and white, Ronaldo gives consistantly good performances for both his national team and club team. Sure, Messi is a bit better on the club stage that Ronaldo, but in the grand scheme of things, its international football that matters the most. I mean isn't the greatest football acheivement to win the world cup? And while Portugal has a good roster besides for their captain (Nani, Merieles, Pepe), Argentina's roster is in a whole different league. They have susperstar players like Kun Aguero, Carlos Tevez, Angel Di Maria and many more, who would be very highly ranked in the FIFA rankings even without their pint sized playmaker. Yet for some reason, Portugal remains higher ranked in FIFA then they are. An explanation for this could be that while both teams turn for their best player to carry their team, Messi has been incredibly inconsistent, while Ronaldo has consistantly given good performances

Well, the choice is yours to make, and I am not denying Messi is better than Ronaldo. After watching both of them play for quite some time, you can conclude that while Ronaldo is mainly a goalscorer, Messi is a much more complete player. But until he performs on the international level, the debate will never, truly be over,  regardless of what he does in Spain.

Charlie Adam to Liverpool

Today, Blackpool captain Charlie Adam was bought by Liverpool for 7.5 million pounds. Adam was long sought by the Reds, and he chose to move on to Anfield despite Ian Holloways attempts to convince him to stay with Blackpool. He joins a very deep Liverpool midfield consisting of Lucas, Steven Gerard, Raul Meirieles and Jordan Henderson among others. The former Tangerine captain was imperative in Blackpools rise to the premier league, and he gave many impressing performances while in England's top flight.

Top 15 Soccer Players in the World

15. Robin Van Persie (F, Arsenal/Netherlands) - I was considering putting Drogba here, but it went down to the present day form the 2 players are in. While Drogba has just experienced a subpar, if not poor season, the Dutchmans form has been nothing short of spectacular, with 20 goals in just 18 games. That is pretty damn impressive if you ask me.




14. Mesut Ozil (M, Real Madrid/Germany) - Cool and composed in the midfield, Ozil is Madrid's main playmaker, and a key factor in the clubs recent success. Ozil boasts the ability to make graceful runs, split the defense with a singe pass, and the ability to score his fare share of goals.




13. Cesc Fabregas (M, Arsenal/Spain) - Cesc has the passing vision to create many important plays, and the scoring ability to score plenty of goals. Cap that off with superb footwork and you've got a top 15 player.



12. Iker Casillas (G, Real Madrid/Spain) The worlds best keeper has no real weaknesses. You can argue that he a bit undersized, but that really is a non factor.



11. Gerard Pique (D, Barcelona/Spain) - Pique is a defensive wizard, with size, strength and athleticism to boot. He also loves to come forward and score goals.



10. Carlos Tevez (F, Manchester City/Argentina) - The neanderthal like Argentine boasts creative ball movement, a hard shot and a work ethic that will leave his opponents gasping for breath. Tevez is a whirlwind of energy capable of scoring spectacular goals, but is often an inconsistent finisher.

9. Samuel Eto'o (F, Inter Milan/Cameroon) - His age has caught up with him a bit,  but he is still a world class goal scorer. The Cameroonian international is one of the most dangerous strikers out there today.

8. Wesley Sneijder (M, Inter Milan/Netherlands) - What Sneijder lacks in hight, he makes up for with an incredible soccer IQ. Fully equipped with great field vision, long range shooting and precise set pieces, Sneijder is one of the finest play makers in the world. He isn't too bad at scoring goals either.

7. David Villa (F, Barcelona/Spain) - The ambidextrous Spaniard is an elite finisher, capable of scoring from just about anywhere in the penalty box.

6. Nemanja Vidic (D, Manchester United/Serbia) - A muscle bound monster in the central defense, Vidic is capable of out muscling just about anyone to the ball, as well as laser guided tackles and strong aerial showings. The Serb lacks superior ball control, but is often considered the finest defender in the world.

5. Wayne Rooney (F, Manchester United/England) - A rare blend of power, speed and playmaking abilities, Rooney is a complete striker who can finish from just about anywhere.

4. Andres Iniesta (M, Barcelona/Spain) - One of the best playmakers out there, Iniesta possesses world class creativity, and is a staple in the Barcelona midfield. In addition to his passing, Iniesta is able to beat defenders on the dribble, and he can score some spectacular goals. 

3. Xavi (M, Barcelona/Spain)- The best midfielder in the world today, Xavi is a superb technical player with the field vision and passing skills to set up an incredible amount of goals. Isn't much of a scoring threat, but is probably accountable for more scores than just about anyone.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (M/F, Real Madrid/Portugal) - Ronaldo has the pace, speed and athleticism to beat just about any defender, and he is a pro at creating space for a shot. In addition to all this, he possesses an incredible aerial game, as well as a deadly free kick. His selfishness and lack of ball movement keep Cristiano from the 1 spot, but he is probably the most talented footballer on the planet.

1. Lionel Messi (F, Barcelona/Argentina) - There are no words necessary for this choice. Messi is the best player in the world today.

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Its so sad its almost funny. Arsenal's woes increase as Alex Song's involvement in a brawl may lead to jailtime.

Yesterday, Cameroonian international Alex Song was involved in a streetfight that left one student critically injured. Song, who was heavily involved in the brawl, faces up to 2 years jail-time for assault and battery. The student who was injured, claimed that Song's bodygaurds stopped him from using a restroom, which Song was using, and when the Arsenal midfielder emerged, he appeared angry. The student went on to say that the bodyguards mainly instigated the beating, but Song was  involved. The loss of the talented defensive midfielder would prove to be disasterous for Arsenal, as other key players such as Fabregas, Van Persie, Nasri, Walcott, Arshavin and Bendtner are all rumored to be leaving north london. 

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Real Madrid sign Fabio Coentrao

Real Madrid has announced that they have bought the Portugese left back Fabio Coentrao from the Portugese club Benfica for about 27 million pounds. Coentrao was one of the most courted defender this transfer window, and he denied clubs like Chelsea and Bayern Munich to join Los Blancos. Below is a picture of Coentrao being presented with a Real Madrid shirt.

As good as Coentrao is, I think this is a case of Madrid spending for the sake of spending. They currently have Marcelo and Ramos on the wing, and I doubt Coentrao will get much starting opportunities. 27 million is a lot of money, and Madrid should have put that towards securing a world class striker, which if you don't count Ronaldo, they lack. Madrid are one of the few clubs who can afford to put down that kind of money for someone who will not start right away, but I do not agree with this expensive transfer.

canHAIRinho..... get it?

Brazil opened Copa America 2 days ago, and gave a very unconvincing, if not poor display. They drew with a team that is much more renown for its baseball stars, and could not even manage to score a single goal, despite boasting a front line of Robinho, Pato and Neymar. One thing Brazil managed to score however, is a collection of the strangest hair does I have ever seen. Robinho had his hair straightened and gelled up into some kind of hippy spike, while Dani Alves sported a new, straightened and frosted mohawk. The only old hair I saw was Neymar's, and even his mohawk looked bigger and unrulier than usual.

Well if Brazil can't win, at least they will have the most original hair in the tournament. That has to count for something. Doesn't it?

Robinho with his new, gelled, spiked up "do".... ow i think I just cut myself on it.

Alright Dani, we can pretend that is your normal hair color.

No words are necessary for this one. You win Neymar.

What the hell is that? the new England goalkeeper kit.

Well this past week David Hayes unveiled the new, very classy Umbro England away kit, which sort of drew attention away from the horror that was unveiled on the same day. The new away goalkeeper shirt was released to the public last week, and it is one of the worst things I have ever lay my eyes on. The terrible away goalie kit features a sickly green backdrop, with Saint George's cross in every shade of green imaginable printed on almost the whole shirt. The crosses are much bigger on the front then on the sleeves, which gives the shirt an uneven, cluttered feel. Uggg their sooooo ugly. I think I threw up a little just looking at them. Below is a picture of the atrocious goalie kit

Well, somewhere in Mexico, Jorge Campanos is laughing to himself.

The new (same) Adidas FInale champions league ball

Well, were basically in our first month of the offseason, a time that is devoid of good soccer, with only the transfer market and new gear to keep us occupied. This week, adidas came out with a very familiar new ball, the Adidas finale, 2011. This ball features the same stars on white design we see every year, with the only difference being the rainbow stars instead of last years red and orange stars. It also features a seamless cover for predictable trajectory, better touch and a low water intake. In addition to all this, there a revolutionary panels to increase aerodynamics, though to be honest, I really doubt that it will make a positive difference. The last Adidas ball that had increased aerodynamics was the Jabulani, and we all know how that turned out. Below is a picture of the new ball.

While this ball is virtually the same as last years, I cannot deny that Adidas have really come through again. The ball has a very nice, classic design, and the rainbow stars are very original. VIVA ADIDAS!

Clichy signed by City, future looks very grim for Arsenal

Gael Clichy has just taken his medical in Manchester and is expected to be announced vey shortly as the citizens new signing. Cichy, who was signed for 7 million pounds, was a vital part of the gunners starting 11, contributing alot on both defense and offense. Manchester City is also very close to signing winger Samir Nasri, who Arsenal cant seem to negotiate a new contract with. That would be a massive blow to the Gunners, and with the exits of Fabregas, Walcott and Van Persie rumored, the Gunners better start signing players soon, in the event of a mass exudos of their star players.

2 Giants Felled In Copa America

This past couple of days, both Brazil and Argentina, who are widely considered to be the 2 favorites to win the competition, both finished their first matches with disapointing draws. Argentina started the competition against Bolivia, and gave up an embarrasing first half own goal of a Bolivia corner. Argentina only equalized late in the game off of a stunning Sergio Aguero volley. Brazil opened up the tournament against Venezuela, and for the most part, dominated the game. The only thing they couldnt manage to do was score, the best chance happening just before halftime, when Robinho's shot beat the keeper but deflected off of Oswaldo Vizcarrondo's shoulder. Both teams expect to do better in their next matches, and with the star studded rosters they both posses, it is rightfully so.

LA Galaxy Third Jersey

MLS's most storied franchise has really struck gold with this one. This jersey features a sleek, all black design, with the adidas full sleeve stripes in gold, as well as a gold Herbalife sponsoring. The collar is a black crew neck, and an all gold MLS patch is located on the right sleeve. Below is Landon Donovan and David Beckham modeling the new third jersey.

All in all, I believe this jersey could be the nicest in the MLS. Sure, it wont be worn very often, but when it is, the Galaxy will look great. Highly reminiscent of Real Madrid's new black and gold home threads, these sleek all black strips will look very nice and modern. Throw in some gold striping and lettering, and you've got yourself one hell of a jersey.

New England Away Shirt

This shirt packs quite the punch. Or at least, the person who will display it for the first time does. David Hayes, the English boxer will be the first to wear this shirt in his upcoming fight later tonight. The shirt, which was revealed via internet earlier today, features a navy blue body, with a small light blue polo shirt collar. The usual three lions crest is there on the left chest, with a white Umbro logo on the right side. The shirt is crafted from an innovative polyester/cotton fabric to keep the players cool and comfortable on the field, and features the new innovation 360 pivot armhole, which allows total movement without restraint. Below is the new away shirt, as modeled by David Hayes.

As usual, Umbro is right on the money. This England shirt retains the usual classic, old school shirt the three lions wear, but manages to change it up a bit with the 2 shades of blue, as opposed to white and blue or red. The shorts have not yet been revealed, but i think that white shorts with the navy shirt would look very nice. The three Lions will once again be one of the best dressed countries on the field.

AC Milan Away and Third Kit 2011-2012

The new away kit boasts similar colors to last years, but has a red and black stripe down the left front of the shirt, a V-neck collar and full sleeve length stripes. The shirt is made with Adidas clima cool technology, a material used to reduce heat and moisture buildup to keep the players cool. Below is Alexandre Pato modeling the new away kit

The new third kit is mostly black, with a polo shirt collar and red adidas full sleeve stripes. There is a stripe running horizontally down the front of the shirt, which is divided into red, white and green, the colors of the Italian flag. It reads Associazone Callico Milan on the back collar, with another Italian colot bar underneath that. One main thing i noticed about the shirt is that instead of the logo being its usual red, black and white, it is all gold. Pictured below is the shirt of the new kit.

I really like both of these kits. The away kit reminds me of that very nice nike strip team USA wore in Germany 06'. The shorts and socks are very classy, and i'm happy to see Milan did not change too much from an already very good away kit color scheme. The third kit as also very nice, with a very sleek black and red look. I really like that AC Milan are incorporating some green into their jerseys, as the Italian colors look very fashionable on the all black.