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Barcelona x Coldplay: Other El Clasico Special Barca Jerseys Featuring Iconic Artists

By Rasmi Biswas

FC Barcelona has revolutionized the fusion of music and football once again, with their collaboration with British pop-rock sensation, Coldplay. This partnership marks the latest in a series of iconic musical collaborations for the team's jerseys.

These special jerseys are worn by players during the highly anticipated El Clasico match against Real Madrid. The latest of which is scheduled on October 26, 2024. The limited-edition jersey will also be worn by Barca Femeni team against Eibar on November 2, 2024.

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Here are the other times this collaboration happened -

KAROL G

In April 2024, FC Barcelona's jersey bore the logo of Colombian star Karol G, reflecting her meteoric rise in the Latin music industry. This partnership, featured during the El Clasico match on April 21, 2024, was a bold statement, celebrating the union of Latin pop and football. The jersey became a collector's item, with Karol G's global fanbase amplifying its appeal.

The Rolling Stones

Before Karol G, it was the legendary British band The Rolling Stones who made their mark in El Clasico history. The team's October 28, 2023, kit featured the band's iconic tongue logo, bridging generations of music and sports fans. The collaboration echoed the timeless aura of the band and resonated well with Barca supporters.

ROSALIA

Spanish sensation Rosalía also left her mark with a special "Motomami" logo on the Barcelona kit for the El Clasico on March 19, 2023. A passionate FC Barcelona supporter herself, Rosalía's partnership with the club connected the Spanish singer's fans witb the club's.

DRAKE

The first artist to collaborate with FC Barcelona was Drake, in celebration of his historic 50 billion streams on Spotify. His emblem was worn by players during El Clasico on October 16, 2022, setting a precedent for future musical collaborations. The jersey marked a new era of innovation, merging football with popular culture.

Coldplay's emblem will feature on this special edition jersey, inspired by their latest album Moon Music. Available for purchase at Barça Stores and online, 1,899 units are priced at $433.34 each, while 22 exclusive signed jerseys are priced at $3,257.13.

Notably, proceeds from the sales will benefit the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the FC Barcelona Foundation, making this a charitable initiative. These collaborations between FC Barcelona and renowned artists are enhancing the excitement around El Clasico while offering fans unique memorabilia.

Story first published: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 17:46 [IST]
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