Tijuana faced a mystery during their match against America, as the opposition team sported "unusual" jerseys designed by Adidas.
In a recent development, Mexico's football club America unveiled a new jersey design, sparking a wave of reactions from fans. The new kit, produced by Adidas, features a change in the main sponsor on the front compared to the one unveiled on July 1st.
The sponsor, Caliente, now occupies a more prominent position on the jersey, placed slightly lower than the blue boxes, with the fill and the outline of the letters entirely yellow. This alteration has been noted by some fans, who have voiced their opinions both positively and negatively.
One fan commented that the new design makes the sponsorship more prominent, while another praised the new look. However, some fans have expressed displeasure, with a few going as far as stating they will not buy the new jersey. Some have also reported seeing bad reviews of the player version of the jersey.
Despite the mixed reactions, there is no documented evidence to suggest that Adidas changed the soccer jersey sponsor design at the request of Caliente. Nor is there any reported controversy or marketing department actions by Americanista concerning this issue.
The Americanista marketing department is responsible for maintaining communication with the sponsors, but it remains unclear how they will handle this matter moving forward. It is also uncertain whether all the jerseys on sale will be changed, if there will be any correction made, or if the players will only use this version.
In lower categories like the Sub 21, the jersey worn by America's team was the same as the one presented and available in all sports stores. Interestingly, the America women's team also wore the yellow home jersey with the Caliente sponsor during their debut game against Cruz Azul.
The new look of the jersey has certainly caught the attention of the fans, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds in the coming days. Whether the mixed reactions will lead to a reconsideration of the design or if fans will adapt to the new look remains to be seen.
Fans of American-football and sports-analysis might find this intriguing: The new jersey design for Mexico's football club America, caused by the switch of Caliente's position, has evoked various reactions, both praise and criticism, among regular football fans. Some fans have even expressed reluctance to buy the new kit due to the alteration. It remains uncertain whether Americanista will modify the jersey design or if fans will eventually adjust to the new look.
