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Soccer clubs like Atlético de Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City, RB Leipzig and Real Madrid sell all kinds of branded products. Illustration from ESPN.com
The arrival of Thanksgiving and the Black Friday sales herald the start of the holiday season, and soccer clubs have a mind-boggling array of branded merchandise available in the run-up to Christmas.
Here is our selection from the range of official club stores, selected to help you in your search for gifts for friends and family or simply to buy as a festive gift for yourself.
Jump to: Arsenal | Chelsea | Liverpool | Man City | Man United | Tottenham | Atlético de Madrid | Barcelona | Real Madrid | AC Milan | Inter Milan | Juventus | Naples | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund | RB Leipzig | Paris Saint-Germain | Inter Miami | Ajax | Benfica | Porto
(Prices converted to US dollars and correct at time of publication)
Arsenal: Gunnersaurus Plush Toy ($ 30)
Gunner fans around the world were shocked to learn that one of the club’s oldest and most recognized stars had been sidelined. Fortunately, the club store still sells stuffed versions of the hero in question to help remind fans of better times.
Chelsea: Pulisic ‘Broken Wall’ Sticker ($ 60)
What self-respecting Blues fan wouldn’t want to be greeted every morning by a giant Christian Pulisic peering through a hole in your bedroom wall?
Liverpool: The Anfield Song Book ($ 12.49)
Since fans can’t sing at The Kop right now, blaring “I’ll Never Walk Alone” in the comfort of your own living room is the best option.
Manchester City: 2020-21 Kit Face Mask 3 Pack ($ 20)
City is selling a range of on-trend face masks that have been designed to match the club’s latest batch of kits, and yes, that includes their beige paisley alternate third-party pattern love it or hold it.
Manchester United: TAG Heuer Carrera Caliber Wristwatch ($ 4,870)
Now available at a nearly $ 1,200 discount, this official Red Devils designer watch could be the perfect addition to the eager fan who is eagerly waiting for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s time as manager to be up.
Tottenham: Hotspur Blend Ground Coffee ($ 12)
Hotspur Blend coffee has the sweetness of berries on top, complemented by light notes of cashew and brown sugar behind. He’s basically the barista equivalent of Harry Kane laying in a juicy pass for Son Heung-Min to score with a sweet finish. And in case it does spill, you can clean up the mess with these official Spurs wipes ($ 3.99).
Atlético de Madrid: Travel Pillow ($ 34)
Undoubtedly the main reason that Diego Simeone’s bellicose side does so well on his Champions League travels is that every player has an official Atlético neck pillow, which gives them maximum comfort in the game. on the way to the big European home games.
Barcelona: Messi Action Figure ($ 47)
The real beauty of this official Lionel Messi action figure (with last season’s kit) is that, essentially, you get two figures in one. Dress him up in a miniature Chelsea uniform, call him Olivier Giroud and we guarantee no one would know.
Real Madrid: model of the Bernabéu stadium ($ 20)
With a major renovation and modernization of the Bernabéu underway, now is the time to get hold of a plastic model of what Real’s historic home used to look like, according to the club’s official website, “express your uncontrollable passion for your team” .
AC Milan: Motorcycle Helmet ($ 140)
With taekwondo master Zlatan Ibrahimovic hanging around the venue, Milan fans should invest in proper safety gear for when they are allowed to return to the San Siro.
Inter Milan: Calculator ($ 15)
Ideal for Inter fans who want to add up exactly how much money their club has spent on former Premier League players in recent transfer periods. Romelu Lukaku for 80 million euros, 20 million for Christian Eriksen, whatever weekly salary Alexis Sánchez has negotiated, it all adds up.
Juventus: swimsuit ($ 20)
If you want to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo, we imagine that a nice pair of Juve boxers and a large bottle of industrial suntan lotion would be a good starting point.
Naples: Gennaro Gattuso Stickers ($ 28)
You never knew you needed a small handmade terracotta figurine of the Napoli coach, did you? Our only complaint is that “Rino” is depicted looking rather classy in his coach outfit, rather than the straight-haired, wild-eyed former midfield enforcer we all know him to be.
Bayern Munich: Muffin Mix ($ 7)
What better way to celebrate Bayern’s commanding triumph in the Champions League than by whipping up a batch of official club-licensed muffins? However, the Bavarians also offer club brand muesli ($ 12) for their more health-conscious fans.
Borussia Dortmund: Bird Feeder ($ 35)
Dortmund has a proud history of filling their club store with a random assortment of black and yellow merchandise. This BVB bird feeder is a good example.
RB Leipzig: Gameplay Christmas Sweater ($ 59)
When the festive season rolls around, most football clubs offer a range of festive knitwear. However, only one club offers a Christmas sweater that doubles as a parlor game for the whole family to compete in a penalty shoot-out with velcro balls.
Paris Saint Germain: Paddleboard Game ($ 900)
If you have a big hole in your pocket, you can buy an official PSG paddle board, which comes with a paddle, pump and repair kit, and you still have change to buy a wetsuit.
Inter Miami Pop-Up Ping Pong Table ($ 153.99)
Inter Miami have filled the club store with a variety of products for their first Christmas as a proper team. One of the more notable offerings is an official club ping-pong table. And if you really want to play table tennis on it, you’ll have to fork out for a pair of official Inter Miami table tennis rackets ($ 28.99) and a box of official Inter Miami table tennis balls ($ 28.99 ) above that.
Ajax: bike horn ($ 4)
Anyone who has tried roaming the streets of Amsterdam will know that an Ajax bike horn is the most important kit you can buy for a local fan.
Benfica: Cake Mold ($ 25)
A rarity among soccer clubs, Benfica offers an impressive array of food and drink related items. In the past we have seen sardines and jam, but this year the Portuguese side is eager to get their fans to bake with an official SLB rectangular mold. You can also bake a red velvet cake with the club’s crest embossed with your own brand of cake mix (€ 3.30).
Porto: gaming chair ($ 330)
Porto is selling a full-blown gaming chair for fans wanting to escape the club’s slightly lackluster start to the Primeira Liga season. It comes with a headrest and a lower back cushion for full ergonomic support.
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Source: espn.co.uk
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