The concept of the ‘tunnel fit’ is one of many that came to football from the sport of basketball, and it was FC Barcelona that kicked it off in the beautiful game.
However, alas, their tunnel fits era was short-lived.
It was started off a couple of years ago with the men’s team being trailblazers, and the football world seemed to love it.
It propelled players such as Jules Koundé to become fashion icons within the game, and other sides began to take notice, with Crystal Palace and Manchester City, among others, hopping on the trend.
Players brought baggy clothing, jewellery and bold colours to their wardrobe on gameday, and the concept was making waves within the football fashion world. It was a stark contrast to 00s Manchester United, who would turn up to matches in casuals style.
However, unfortunately for lovers of the short tradition, German manager Hansi Flick decided to ban it in favour of more generic, FC Barcelona-branded clothing, just months later – but this had had such an impact, it was picked up by Sky Sports as a story.
Some people just hate fun.
No worry, however, as the women’s team were flying the flag for a number of months, with the social media accounts making a video of the team’s tunnel fits a part of their pre-game routine.
Again, though… short-lived.
Heartbreakingly for us all, Barça Femení followed their male counterparts in ending the trend for themselves, but this time, it was reportedly due to a deal with kit manufacturers Nike.
PlayStyles are really hoping there’ll be another side to take over from Barça, because tunnel fits are seriously needed in our lives.
File:Hans-Dieter Flick, Germany national football team (01).jpg – Wikimedia Commons
File:El president acomiada les jugadores a la sortida (cropped).jpg – Wikimedia Commons
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