Barça Petition Denied: Criteria Changes Explained

Change of criteria 10 Seasons Later

The decision presents a curious nuance, recalling an anecdote from the past: Barcelona played at Ciutat de València in an orange uniform in 2014, during Luis Enrique‘s first season, resulting in a resounding 0-5 victory.The jersey featured a design very similar to this year’s third kit, wich is still awaiting its official debut. However,approval has not been granted this time,clearly indicating that the governing body has changed its criteria regarding accepted color combinations,arguing that the orange color could be confused with the red of the home team.

Simultaneously occurring, the new ‘vintage’ kit is already circulating in storefronts. the Twitter account specializing in Barcelona jerseys, @memorabilia1899, pointed out this weekend that the 2025/26 third kit is already on sale in Nike’s official stores in New York and South Africa, among other locations around the world, despite not yet being featured on the club’s accounts or official website. A further paradox surrounding the launch of a jersey that, despite the expectation surrounding its aesthetics, has had a rocky start.