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LDU Quito: Ecuador's finest get smart ahead of their big derby by Aaron › 27 Mar 2013

We look at LDU Quito's smart home and away kits ahead of El Clásico Capitalino, Ecuador's biggest derby, this Sunday.

Republic Of Ireland Away 2013: A New Dawn by Aaron › 7 Mar 2013

As they continue their 2014 qualification quest, the Republic Of Ireland have unveiled their new black away shirt.

For over 50 years, we just did it by Aaron › 6 Feb 2013

England play Brazil in a prestigious friendly tonight, and it's an important night for Umbro as it'll be the last time the England team will wear a kit tailored with pride by Umbro.

Cruz Azul Unveil Smart New Third Shirt by Aaron › 29 Jan 2013

Cruz Azul reveal their new 2013 third shirt, a smart black jersey for Mexico's finest.

Universitario Home 2013: more smart style for Los Cremas by Aaron › 16 Jan 2013

Peru's finest Universitario have unveiled their new home shirt for the 2013 season, continuing a tradition of smart style for Los Cremas

Umbro Classic Football Shirts: time for the 1990s by Aaron › 31 Aug 2012

For many of us, the 1990s might not seem that far away – it’s scary to think that plenty of footballers playing today were only born in this decade! As we continue our look back through the extensive Umbro football shirt archive, we’ve reached the 1990s...

City smart as they head overseas: Manchester City 2012 European Away Shirt by Aaron › 23 Aug 2012

Set to be worn in all the club’s European away games and some select Premier League fixtures, the stylish black and carbon shirt is sure to be a favourite with City’s fans in Manchester and around the world.

Sun-kissed and set for success: the new Peru 2012 home shirt by Aaron › 20 Aug 2012

Peru have unveiled their new home shirt, tailored by Umbro. The South American giants have once again looked to the history of their nation and their heritage on the football pitch for inspiration, combining to create a modern shirt that will inspired both players and fans.

Umbro Classic Football Shirts: some of our finest 1970s specials by Aaron › 13 Aug 2012

We’re continuing our dive through the Umbro football shirt archive today with a look at one of the most exciting eras in football design – the 1970s

Lille supporters help to reveal new LOSC third shirt by Aaron › 8 Aug 2012

Highlighting the links between supporters and the club that make LOSC more than just a football team, some of the team’s supporters have been chosen to unveil the new Lille OSC third shirt.

Umbro Classic Football Shirt: check out our 1960s specials by Aaron › 8 Aug 2012

Now, we're sharing some of our classic football shirts through our Facebook timeline, which allows us to show what was going on in the Umbro world around the time that these shirts came out.

Show Your City: MCFC reach the peak to reveal the new home shirt by Aaron › 13 Jul 2012

That’s the thinking behind the latest winner for the Show Your City competition, a challenge from Umbro and Manchester City to the club’s fans to come up with great ideas for their kit launches.