Who else remembers back in the day when footballers were actually allowed to wear drip on the pitch? Players like Kluivert, Figo, Nedved, Baggio, and Wright used to be notorious for the ice they paired with their kits, from rings and bracelets to chains. Back in ‘90s, ballers actually used to accessorise, but since 1999 it’s been outlawed for safety reasons. Here’s our petition for them to bring it back.
Despite the argument that chains can be caught and ripped on things whilst getting down and dirty on the pitch, the NFL - which is more physical than footy - actually still allows players to wear jewellery with their kits today. In fact, in the small window that football players were donning drip on the pitch, it’s to recall any jewellery-related injuries at all.
What we do remember is that it looked fire af, and allowed players to add a touch of personality to their kits that’s otherwise missing. Nowadays, they get that from coloured socks and sneaker collabs, but isn't it just way harder to be iced out whilst playing for your team?
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