Yeah, the football at Euro 2024 has taken centre stage but the fashion is really where it’s at for some. We’ve seen some terrific (and terrible) headwear, retro looks, and some individuality when it comes to boots.
Here are our winners and losers from some of Euro 2024’s most memorable looks.
Winner: Riccardo Calafiori’s headband
Riccardo Calafiori has done his bit to bring back the nostalgia this summer, even in a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign for holders Italy.
The 22-year-old has brought back the thin headband to keep long locks in place, made famous by iconic Italian defenders of the past.
Forget the grizzled appearances of Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini, we’re talking about the smooth-operating, immaculate-looking defenders of the Azzurri’s past, those who come off the pitch without as much as a grass stain and who would look equally at home on the catwalk.
Paolo Maldini, pre-hair loss Fabio Cannavaro, Alessandro Nesta. Calafiori’s in good company. He’s keeping alive Calcio centre-back culture.
How #Azzurri AURA began ➡️ how it’s going! ???????? ???????? pic.twitter.com/cBEgCWeOHZ
— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) June 27, 2024
Loser: Luciano Spalletti’s cardigan/jacket
Is it a jacket? Is it a cardigan? Maybe we’ll never know.
The Italians are often at the forefront of fashion but this hybrid creation goes down as a miss.
Sure, the ITALIA emblazoned on the back is giving a classic feel, but on the back of a suit jacket? Or is it a cardigan? We’re still confused.
That Spalletti Tracksuit-Jacket…Jacksuit?
Business in the front, ???? in the back. pic.twitter.com/wFT2s2fz0j
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) June 15, 2024
What do you make of Luciano Spalletti’s tournament attire?
Is it a jacket or a cardigan? ???? pic.twitter.com/FIA2q5spXN
— Football Ramble (@FootballRamble) June 25, 2024
Winner: Spain’s pre-game tracksuit
Adidas are certainly making a wave with their vintage looks this summer and Spain’s pre-game attire is top tier.
La Roja have rewound back to the nineties with with this get-up. That tracksuit top is an absolute beauty.
Spain Retro Shirt and Tracksuit ????????
Adidas Vintage ranges are absolutely killing it these Euro’s pic.twitter.com/UXuOaaUFyH
— They Think Kits All Over (@TheyThinkKits) June 20, 2024
Loser: Iannis Hagi’s hairnet
When you’ve got a European Championship clash with the Netherlands at 5pm and a shift at Greggs later on…
A Sausage Roll and a Steak Bake please, Iannis.
WHAT IS IANIS HAGI WEARING? ????????????
Wrong answers only. pic.twitter.com/Pm5oEnSLbz
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) July 2, 2024
Winner: Jasir Asani’s Super Mario boots
Sure, the black boot brigade will crucify us for this and we can’t even begin to imagine how Roy Keane would react if Albania’s Jasir Asani rocked up to the dressing room with these.
But they’re different – and we’re here for it.
We all love a bit of Super Mario, don’t we?
Asani for Albania is wearing Super Mario football boots ???? pic.twitter.com/EAyTcJCWmu
— Classic Football Shirts (@classicshirts) June 19, 2024
Loser: Marcel Sabitzer’s braids
Marcel Sabitzer channelled his inner Sean Paul for Austria’s Round of 16 defeat to Turkey.
Sabitzer certainly likes to Get Busy in Ralf Rangnick’s midfield but it was Rocka-bye to the Austrians were eliminated in the first knockout rounds. The 30-year-old’s braided barnet certainly caused a stir and earns unwanted recognition on our loser’s list here.
Maybe we need to let it Breathe.
Sabitzer has the hair of an 8 year old girl who has just come back from 2 weeks in Tenerife pic.twitter.com/UOClGzBpAw
— Ben ???????????? (@benguest7) July 2, 2024
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