How to Detect Fake Classic Shirts - Roma 2001-02, Man Utd 2007-09, Real Madrid 2003-04 & Many More
- Authenticating Retro Shirts: Classic Football Shirts is sharing ways to identify fake retro football shirts, due to the increasing prevalence of counterfeits.
- Specific Examples: They are using examples such as the Inter Milan 2009-10 home shirt, Manchester United 2007-09 home jersey and Roma 01-02 home kit to highlight the differences.
- Retailer Expertise: Classic Football Shirts, as a large retailer, has developed expertise in authenticating shirts to avoid purchasing fakes.
Update: Classic Football Shirts has compared even more recent fake and real football shirts, including the Inter Milan 2009-10 home shirt, Manchester United 2007-09 home jersey and Roma 01-02 home kit. Check it out.
Inter Milan 2009-10 Home
Manchester United 2007-09 Home
Chelsea 2012-13 Third
Real Madrid 2018-19 Away
AS Roma 2001-02 Home
A while back we shared some of most clear giveaways you can use to detect fake shirts before buying.
Yesterday, Classic Football Shirts posted an interesting thread about this on Twitter. In it, they detail some of the ways to detect fake retro shirts.
Fake Football Shirts.
— Classic Football Shirts (@classicshirts) January 29, 2021
Over the next few weeks we'll be highlighting the differences between a fake and the real thing with insights into how we authenticate our shirts at CFS HQ.
Starting with the Dortmund 2004 Away.
Check the thread below for more examples 👇 pic.twitter.com/dbBrWUDttP
Being one of the largest retailers for retro shirts, it's very important for CFS to be able to sort out fakes when sourcing shirts. And they seem to be successful as this too, as evidenced by their large number of happy customers. But let's get into the details.
Nike - Dortmund 2004 Away & Manchester United 2006 Home
Mid 200s Adidas and Puma - Real Madrid & Italy
Early 2000s Reebok - Liverpool & Manchester City
With fake classic shirts becoming more and more common on shopping platforms, these details can be very helpful for individual buyers as well.
Have you ever bought a fake retro shirt by accident? Drop us a line below.
Rumor: Newcastle United Set to Sign ElevenLabs as Main Kit Sponsor?
Newcastle United may be on the verge of signing a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with the AI-powered audio company ElevenLabs - prominent fan account @NUFCgallowgate posted a series of teaser graphics on X, directly linking the club's crest with the tech firm's logo and fueling discussions about a potential commercial partnership for the upcoming seasons.
The speculation was further amplified by a high-quality digital mock-up shared by the same account. The render showcases the Adidas Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit featuring the ElevenLabs logo prominently across the chest.
The Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit releases on 10 June 2026, so a new sponsor deal would come just in time.
Would you like to see ElevenLabs become the new main sponsor for Newcastle United? Let us know in the comments below.
RC Lens 26-27 Away Kit Teased
French club RC Lens has officially teased its new Adidas 2026-27 away kit, with a full reveal scheduled for June 6 at the iconic twin slag heaps in Loos-en-Gohelle.
The teaser video features the hashtag #MentalitéCharbonneur, heavily leaning into the club's deep-rooted coal mining heritage.
The Lens 2026-2027 away jersey features a green and black colorway, a fitting tribute to the region's historical landscapes.
