Possible new São Paulo shirt sparks controversy, here’s what’s going on | OneFootball

The alleged new home jersey of São Paulo, leaked on social media last Monday, has sparked controversy. The new kit produced by New Balance, according to board members, violates the club's Social Statute.

According to the board members, the model revealed on social media goes against article 157 of the club's statute due to the position of the emblem and the arrangement of the three traditional stripes in red, white, and black. See below what the article states:

“The number 1 kit shall consist of white shirts, with three (3) horizontal stripes at chest height, red, white, and black, in that order, entirely covered by the Emblem. The red and black stripes shall be 5 (five) centimeters wide and the white one 2.5 centimeters. The number 1 kit shall also consist of white shorts and white socks. In case of impossibility determined by the organizing entity of the match, black shorts and socks shall be used. Only if it is impossible to use the preferred colors as determined by the organizing entity of the match, red shorts and socks shall be used.”

How São Paulo’s home jersey should look, according to the statute (Photo: Reproduction)

The dissatisfaction of the board members has reportedly already reached the desk of president Harry Massis Júnior, according to information confirmed by Gazeta Esportiva and initially revealed by ge, which reported that there may be a formal representation in the Deliberative Council against the approval of the jersey.

It is worth remembering that São Paulo’s home and away kits do not need to be approved by the Deliberative Council. However, if the board members reach a consensus, they can file a request against the use of the jerseys. Only the third kit is voted on by the Council.

“It’s very simple. The number one jersey is immutable in proportions and colors. Collars, sleeves, and other design elements can be changed. But the size of the stripes, the original form of the home jersey, cannot be altered. It’s like the flag. That’s why the third kit was created,” explained board member Marco Aurélio Cunha in contact with Gazeta Esportiva.

Other board members also voiced their opposition to the approval of the jersey on social media. “It clearly violates the statute, it cannot be worn on the field,” posted Fábio Machado.

The report attempted to contact New Balance, but received no response by the time of publication. Should the supplier decide to comment, the text will be updated.

The new São Paulo jersey was scheduled to be launched this Tuesday, with its debut planned for this Wednesday in the match against Grêmio, but it has not been made official as of yet.

Leaked São Paulo jersey for this season (Photo: Reproduction/X)

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