Barcelona likely to debut new away kit during Asian pre-season tour
The club is expected to wear the fresh design for the first time in their friendly against Vissel Kobe, scheduled for Sunday, July 27th at the Noevir Kobe Stadium in Japan.
With the home kit already launched and proving to be a massive hit in terms of sales, attention now turns to the away strip.
The official release of the second kit is just around the corner, and Barça fans won't have to wait long to see it in action.
The club is considering debuting the new kit in the first match of the tour, mainly to avoid a colour clash with Vissel Kobe's traditional maroon shirts.
The sheath symbol in new kit
What makes this away kit even more special is its connection to basketball legend Kobe Bryant.
The shirt will feature 'The Sheath' symbol, famously associated with Bryant. Nike has used this emblem on its Kobe Bryant line since partnering with him in 2003.
The term 'Sheath' refers to the case that holds a sword. In an interview with Esquire, Bryant explained the meaning behind the symbol.
'The sword is talent, but the sheath is what contains it—life experience, discipline, and effort,' he said. This philosophy aligns with Barcelona's values of combining talent with hard work and determination.
On July 27th, at the Noevir Kobe Stadium, fans could witness this special kit on the pitch. For Barcelona, it would be a fitting tribute to a sporting icon while marking the start of a new season with fresh energy.
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