Our collection includes official soccer apparel and gear from some of the most popular clubs in the world. The 1994 World Cup was the first in which FIFA dispensed with black kits for officials. Officials wear shirts of a different colour to those worn by the two teams and their goalkeepers. Referees, argentina messi jersey 2024 assistant referees and fourth officials wear kits of a similar style to that worn by players; until the 1950s it was more common for a referee to wear a blazer than a jersey. Referees also sometimes have sponsors’ logos on their shirts, although these are normally confined to the sleeves.