People have different beliefs related to New Year’s Eve and the color of New Year’s clothing ends up being one of the concerns. The tradition is to opt for white, however, there are beliefs that each color can symbolize and attract different things into the lives of those who welcome the New Year dressed.
But what about football shirts? What is the best color for New Year’s Eve? THE Sporting News provides details and examples.
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What football shirt colors are good luck?
You can align your passion for the club with the superstition of colors to guarantee luck next year. See what each color means at New Year’s Eve.
Branco
This is the color most used on New Year’s Eve by Brazilians and this habit arose from the influence of African-based religions. Wearing white clothes also means wishing for a year of peace, prosperity and good energy. White is very common in football shirts, appearing in uniforms for São Paulo, Santos, Corinthians and others.
Furthermore, it has become increasingly popular for clubs to launch white shirts for the special date. In 2024, Brazilian Volt Sports created a white New Year’s Eve line for the 11 clubs to which it was a supplier. All are white with finishes in common colors for the time, such as silver and gold.
Yellow
Refers to wealth. If you want a year of prosperity and abundance next year, you can bet on yellow and/or gold. The most famous yellow shirt in world football is that of the Brazilian team. Betting on her means knowing that she will be well dressed. Other clubs also adopted yellow, such as Mirassol, Criciúma and Borussia Dortmund.
Azul
Cruzeiro fans can rest assured if they want serenity and stability next year. If you choose to use this color, you will be looking for a new, more harmonious cycle for the year ahead. Other Brazilian football shirts that feature blue are Grêmio, Paysandu, Remo and CSA. Club World Cup champions, Chelsea also represent the color, as do Manchester City and PSG.
Red
Red is synonymous with intensity and is considered the color of love. If you are looking for great love adventures for next year, you can bet on this tone. The color immediately refers to the Flamengo and Internacional shirts.
Verde
Green shirts, like those of Palmeiras, Goiás and Chapecoense, can refer to hope, health and growth. If you are looking for a new year full of new opportunities and personal development, you will be well represented with this color.
Rosa
Many clubs have special versions of the uniform in this color, released on commemorative dates, such as in honor of Women’s Day. Pink brings ideas of sensitivity, delicacy and care. It is also a color that refers to closer ties between friends and family.
