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Trivia, fun facts, and the most interesting soccer scarves in the world

Trivia, fun facts, and the most interesting soccer scarves in the world?

It's difficult to imagine a good soccer match without stands filled with fans who identify with their club and wear various apparel bearing its characteristic colors. One of the most widespread items of this sort are club scarves , which are very popular all over the world. Did you know that they were actually known long before the creation of the first soccer associations, and that their original use was completely different than today? In this article, we present their history and share some interesting facts related to these items – enjoy!

A brief summary of the extremely long history of soccer scarves

Nowadays, every sports club with a soccer section has its own distinctive colors that visually set it apart from other teams. At the same time, fans use these colors to identify with a given team. This can be seen, among other places, on soccer scarves . However, these popular soccer fan accessories were actually used long before the emergence of official club colors. So, what exactly was their function?

Well, they were still used for identification purposes, only they helped in identifying... the players on the pitch. The oldest surviving evidence of their use dates back to the 1850's – more than a century and a half ago! In those days, the people taking part in a match wore whatever clothing items they had available. In order to distinguish themselves from one other, each team had their own small club accessories in a single color. On colder days, soccer players usually wore hats or soccer scarves .

Fan scarves became popular after World War I

The previously mentioned official colors identifying individual soccer clubs began to emerge at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. However, they only really became popular after World War I. This also coincided with the popularization of club scarves , which were based on team colors. As a result, they ceased to be an element of soccer players' clothing and became the essential accessory worn by the most loyal fans. Over time, new decorative elements were introduced, including, among other things, teams' coats of arms or the dates of their establishment.

Here right off the bat we can mention the first interesting bit of trivia. Back in those days, there were no companies involved in the mass production of soccer scarves. Initially, this club apparel was sewn individually by the fans themselves, which meant that they were characterized by their extraordinary diversity.

Some interesting facts about soccer scarves

Did you know that the tradition of using fan scarves originated in the United Kingdom? It was there that fans first started wearing club scarves in the colors of the teams they supported. However, there are several other interesting facts related to these soccer accessories .

Here are a few of them:

  • Due to their uniqueness or age, they often become tremendously valuable and are sought after by many collectors.

  • They also come in combined versions – as such, they are a symbol of great friendship between the fans of two different teams.

  • They are global icons – the club scarves of some soccer teams are instantly recognizable and popular in practically every corner of the globe (one such example is fan apparel in the colors of Bayern Munich).

The most interesting club scarves from around the world

In addition to the previously mentioned Bayern Munich, there are several other clubs known all over the world. Soccer aficionados will easily recognize the characteristic colors seen on the club scarves of teams such as:

  • Liverpool FC,
  • Schalke 04,
  • FC Barcelona,
  • AC Milan,
  • Borussia Dortmund, and
  • Celtic FC.

Order a personalized soccer scarf – take advantage of what Proscarves has to offer!

These products are a staple item for every soccer lover. So if you are looking to buy a gift for a fan, such an accessory will be a great choice. At Proscarves, you can order personalized club scarves in any form, which we will manufacture according to your own design! We cater to orders from both individual customers as well as entrepreneurs involved in the organization of public soccer events – please contact us!

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