Guide
Replica or authentic shirt? What you actually get for the extra money
Authentic shirts copy what players wear on the pitch; replicas are cut for fans in the stands. Here is how to choose, size it right and avoid fakes.
By Lucy Brennan
Monday, 2 November 2026
Football news that matters today
New shirts, boots and merch, and whether they are worth the money.
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Guide
Authentic shirts copy what players wear on the pitch; replicas are cut for fans in the stands. Here is how to choose, size it right and avoid fakes.
By Lucy Brennan
Kit launches, boots and merchandise, with honest buying advice from people who have worked the shop floor.