It’s happening, people—Liverpool and adidas are finally reuniting today, the 1st of August 2025.
Naturally, I had to do the only logical thing: raid my wardrobe and dig up the last two adidas Liverpool kits I proudly wore.
📸 Exhibit A: The Torres Jersey!
Ah yes. The unmistakable Number 9. This was me, channelling El Niño (minus the speed, skills, and Spanish accent). I remember buying this (in London) and thought that I'd be wearing it for years and years.
Of course, that 'love story' ended in tears. The day Torres left for Chelsea, it felt like someone had punched a hole through my footballing soul. No warning. No thank you. Just blue. The betrayal was real—and the entire Kop was stunned. Jerseys like mine suddenly became... complicated.
📸 Exhibit B: At Bukit Jalil, 2011!
This one was no less emotional. I wore this 2010/11 away kit to catch Liverpool vs Malaysia live at Bukit Jalil—the stadium packed, the roar deafening, and my "This Is Anfield" banner held proudly. That adidas kit, with its clean white base and blue accents, remains one of my all-time favourites (feel free to disagree). Simple, classy, and forever tied to that electric night.
Adidas kits always felt like Liverpool. Whether it was the design, the heritage, or just the way it hugged your heartbreak during a tough loss—there was something right about it. Sure, Nike had their moment (and the club made loads of money), but emotionally? It never truly fit the way adidas did.
Now, with the return happening in a matter of hours, I feel like these jerseys are no longer "vintage" — they’re relevant again. It’s like my wardrobe got updated without me spending a single sen (but let’s be honest, I’ll still buy the new one).
Welcome home, adidas. Let’s make more memories.
#YNWA
