FC Barcelona has caused controversy by wearing white shorts in recent matches, a decision that has sparked mixed reactions among fans and experts.
It is not understood why Joan Laporta, who complains that Nike pays little, accepts impositions like the white color.
Nike should know, when finalizing its designs, that white doesn't align with Barça's history. And that it is not a color accepted by its fans.
Fans Link White to Real Madrid
Barça wore white shorts in Dortmund and lost. Just like the other time they used it, against Las Palmas in LaLiga, also with a defeat. The women's team hasn't fared well with that color either.
In the match against Las Palmas, Barça commemorated its 125th anniversary by wearing a special kit that included white shorts. This choice recalls the club's early years when white was part of its attire.
However, for many supporters, this color is closely linked to Real Madrid. That has sparked criticism and debates about the appropriateness of this decision. Social media are ablaze.
The controversy intensified during the women's team's match against Manchester City in the Champions League. Due to UEFA regulations and television considerations, Barcelona was forced to change its traditional blue and garnet shorts for a lighter tone.
This modification, although justified for technical reasons, did not go unnoticed and fueled the controversy over the use of white in the club's kit.
The women's team, which almost never loses, was defeated in Manchester in a Champions League match.
3 Matches, 3 Defeats. Is White a Jinx?
Historically, Barcelona has avoided white in its main uniform, precisely to differentiate itself from its eternal rival. However, on special occasions or due to regulatory requirements, it has resorted to this color, always generating debates about its convenience.
The club's management has defended these decisions as tributes to its history and necessary adaptations to current regulations.
But the sensitivity of the fans regarding the team's symbols and colors advises great caution in changes.
FC Barcelona has used the color white in its shorts on three occasions. And all three have ended in defeat. It is understandable that fans consider that color as jinxed.