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David Beckham said in his documentary that Sir Alex did not allow any other colour of boots except black. In fact, other colours of boot weren't that common back then.
The Man United players revered Sir Alex, and would never go against whatever he said, including the strict black boots policy.
Then Becks came to training with some flashy boots, he was becoming a media sensation then, he was appearing in front covers, endorsements were flowing, Sir Alex was fuming.
The boy he he took from his parents at 16 was becoming a man, it made him angry, but Beckham was disobedient. Other players could not believe he would wear shiny boots lol.
This was the beginning. You see why I tell you guys players like Beckham crawled so that others like Cristiano would walk. Sir Alex had seen it all with Beckham, that's why he handled Cristiano differently.
How about the hairstyles? Beckham had a new hairstyle and wore some head warmers to match day, Sir Alex told him to take it off so he can see, Becks said No. Becks warmed up with it without taking it off. It was when they lined up for the game that he took it off. Sir Alex was fuming at the hairstyle😅😅
Please watch Beckham's documentary if you haven't.
Footballers said they wanted more colourful boots because it helps their confidence in games. It gives them a shot of energy because they want to show they’re good enough to wear something as bright and bold as those colours.
Nike said another consideration they made was that there’s no country at the World Cup that has pink as its jersey.
Referees also have pink jerseys.
What’s the origin of referees’ pink like the one seen yesterday in the Uruguay vs Saudi game?
They’re paying homage to Miami. The pink flamingos and the city’s pink sunset.
Lots of thinking going into designs.