It's the worst ever Why controversy over Manchester City's new uniform design?Fans' response to the concept of rain and gray sky is not good

Aug 22, 2025

It's the worst ever Why controversy over Manchester City's new uniform design?Fans' response to the concept of rain and gray sky is not good
Manchester City's controversial third uniform. Photo Source = Manchester City X



It's the worst ever Why controversy over Manchester City's new uniform design?Fans' response to the concept of rain and gray sky is not good
photo source=Manchester City X
"Do you like it when it rains heavily?"

England's prestigious Manchester City is suffering from untimely controversy over uniform design.

The recently announced design of the third uniform for the 2025-2026 season contained a novel message because some fans expressed their "dislikes".




Manchester City unveiled a new design of third uniforms on the 15th (Korea time). Third uniforms are worn to avoid confusion when the color of the uniforms of the home team and the away team overlaps, and the modifier 'third' is given because it is the third reserve after home-away.

These days, it is not just a preliminary use, but an important marketing tool for the club, playing an increasingly important role in design and symbolism and becoming a fashion item.

It's the worst ever Why controversy over Manchester City's new uniform design?Fans' response to the concept of rain and gray sky is not good
photo source=Manchester City X
It's the worst ever Why controversy over Manchester City's new uniform design?Fans' response to the concept of rain and gray sky is not good
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This uniform depicts raindrops on a gray background. It reminds us of a scene where rainwater forms on a rainy day and flows down the window. Manchester City explained the concept of the third uniform at the time of the announcement, saying, `I got the idea of a famous Manchester weather and paid tribute.'

Gray skies are common in Manchester, but exciting football is playing on the pitch regardless of the weather. Manchester City's further explanation was that it contained a message that `even if it rains, we shine.'

The appearance of dense raindrop graphics on the entire top and shorts was a design that had not been seen in other uniforms.

However, the rain-motivated uniform drew antipathy from some fans. This is because of the gloomy image of the rain in cloudy weather.




On social media, fans poured out opinions such as "Cancel the release of the third uniform" and "Worst uniform in Premier League history", showing a split of " likes and dislikes".



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.