FIFA WC is here and the city is high on football fever. Buntings and flags have sprung up everywhere. People are planning to bunk work on mega match days, and watch them with their squad in front of their TVs, dressed in their fave team jerseys. What about you? Still not had the time to get your jersey yet? Wait no more and head to these stores.
Last Minute Jersey Picks: Get FIFA Ready At These Stores
Maidan Market
This market in Maidan is a haven of all football gears. It has 400 or so stores more than half of which stock sports gear and almost all of them sell team jerseys. You’ll find them in all sizes, team choices and quality. Though everyone stocks them, Jacky’s and Sardarji’s have the best ones.
Westside
The new Westside store on Park Street has a swanky section that’s dedicated to sports and fitness. With the FIFA WC taking over the world, they have stocks of both official and home-branded jerseys. Now, if your budget’s tight, opt for their Team Quest jerseys for INR 500.
Nike Outlets
Nike is the official FIFA partner for teams like Brazil, France, Portugal and England. So if you’re one of those who can only wear the real McCoy, head over to any of the Nike outlets in the city and get an official FIFA jersey for INR 5K. Nike also has a good stock of merchandise jerseys (that aren’t the official team jersey) of several teams.
Decathlon
Most adventurists swear by Decathlon’s adventure and sports gear. For the World Cup, they have come out with their own brand of Kipsta jerseys. You can pick up jersey of Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, Spain, France and England. Priced for INR 599, these are a great alternative to the more expensive, branded ones.
Adidas Outlets
This biggie store is the official FIFA WC partner of Argentina, Germany and Spain. Priced at INR 4,999, these official jerseys are available in all Adidas stores. You can pick up a set with the shorts or get the complete look with official jerseys, shorts and shoes.
Maidan Sports
This store in Jadavpur’s Sulekha is a another favourite haunt for sports geeks. Keeping up with the FIFA season, Maidan Sports is also stocking up on single country team jerseys for all sizes. Don’t expect the brand ones to be available, but you’ll get these jerseys for as cheap as INR 250.