Sporting CP has unveiled its third jersey for the 2023-24 season, an outstanding black and gold jersey.
The design will be honouring Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who made his professional debut with the Lisbon-based club.
Sporting CP will wear the classic retro jersey for the forthcoming season in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Ronaldo’s debut, which occurred on September 29, 2002, during a 4-2 defeat to SC Braga.
The special outfit is based on the one Ronaldo wore in his first professional season. The jersey will also have the words CR7 on the right.
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Sporting’s new kit was explained in a statement on the club’s official website: “Travel back in time with us to 2003. It’s the 6th of August. Imagine you are at the grand opening of the new Estadio Jose Alvalade. The referee is about to kick off the match against Manchester United FC… We’ve returned to this moment, recaptured the best of this day and the best of what is Made In Sporting.”
The statement added, “We now invite you to go back to the future, 20 years ahead and five Ballon d’Or awards later. It’s the 6th of August 2023. It’s our home’s anniversary, and we have prepared a very special gift for you. Introducing our new Lion Skin, inspired by the kit used in 2003, celebrating the 20 years of Estadio Jose Alvalade’s existence. A unique jersey that completes a virtuous triangle between Sporting CP, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Nike. The best in the world, united in one, and a memorable jersey.”