Football on sale

Football: size, manufacturing and use

A football is first chosen by its size: the smallest, called size three, for those under nine, size four up to under thirteen, and size five beyond that. At Uhlsport, the German brand founded in 1948 in Balingen, the Addglue technology combines gluing and stitching of panels for a more even sphere and better performance in the rain; it ranges from the Resist training ball, designed to last on synthetic pitches, to the Match designed for competition. The Hummel Inspire Club Lite, which is lighter, helps younger players strike the ball without fear. It’s important to check the pressure indicated near the valve before each session.

By item type

Football sales are organised by type:

• Shoes, with studs and for indoor use.
• Shirts, for clubs and national teams.
• Teamwear, team kits and tracksuits.
• Goalkeeper, gloves and kits.
• Junior, for young players.
• Equipment, balls, shin guards and bags.

Club or national team shirt: supporter or authentic version

A shirt from a club usually comes in two versions. The supporter version, with a looser fit and embroidered badge, is worn at the stadium and in everyday life and holds up well to washing. The authentic version, worn by players, has a fitted cut, lighter and more breathable fabric, and thermofused badges to reduce weight. This affects the size choice: your usual size in the supporter version, one size up in the authentic version if you prefer a bit more room. Home and away shirts are renewed every year, while national team shirts keep pace with major international competitions.

Other sales

Sales are also available by category: sneakers, running, lifestyle, outdoor, indoor, equestrian, on the sales page.

Training vests, bags and shorts: kit out a club's training

For a coach, the reversible training vests PowerShot are the most practical tool: each side has a different colour, yellow and orange or black and white, so two sets are enough to distinguish four teams. The sport bag Errea, an Italian brand founded in 1988 near Parma, carries boots, kit and a water bottle in a simple and sturdy compartment. The Joma Glasgow shorts, made of lightweight polyester, come in kids’ sizes to dress an entire football school in the same colours. In goal, goalkeeper gloves with latex palms grip the ball; they are lightly dampened before the match to restore their tackiness.

Frequently asked questions

What studs should I choose for the pitch?

An FG sole is suitable for natural grass, AG for recent synthetics, TF for hard and stable surfaces, and IN for indoor use. Playing in FG on synthetic surfaces wears out the studs and puts more strain on the knees and ankles.

How do I wash a customised football shirt?

At a maximum of thirty degrees, inside out, without fabric softener or tumble drying, which can peel the print and thermofused badge. Flat drying in the shade also preserves the colours of the fabric.

What size shirt should I get for a child?

Children's shirts are chosen based on age or height in centimeters as indicated by the manufacturer. Choosing a size up allows it to be worn for two years, especially since the supporter cut already provides some ease.

How do I take care of goalkeeper gloves?

Rinse them in lukewarm water after each match, without harsh soap, then let them dry in the open air, away from a radiator. Latex hardens in heat and loses its grip; stored flat, the gloves retain their shape.

When was the Real Madrid founded?

The club was born on March 6, 1902, under the name of Madrid Football Club, and King Alfonso XIII granted it the title of Real in 1920. The white of its home shirt has been its colour since the beginning.