2012-13 Barcelona Home Shirt Authentication

2012–13 Barcelona Home Shirt – Authentication Guide
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Shirt Overview
Team: FC Barcelona
Season: 2012–13
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Nike
Main Colours: Navy & red gradient (fade-in central stripe)
Sleeve Style: Short sleeve
Sponsor: Qatar Foundation (front), Unicef (lower back)
League Patch: LFP patch on right sleeve, TV3 on left
Notable Players: Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, Dani Alves

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Key Authentication Features
Nike Swoosh: Yellow embroidered on right chest
Crest: Embroidered full-colour Barça crest, left chest
Front Design:

• Unique fade-in gradient from red centre stripe into dark navy sleeves and sides
• “Qatar Foundation” printed centrally in yellow
  Sleeves:
• LFP patch on right sleeve
• Yellow TV3 box patch on left sleeve
  Back: Yellow printed “Unicef” logo near hem
  Inner Collar:
• “més que un club” printed in yellow
• Nike Dri-FIT and manufacturing info printed in white
  Authenticity Patch: Black/silver Nike AUTHENTIC label with serial number near hem
  Material: Dri-FIT mesh fabric with small dot-style weave throughout

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Player Info
Barcelona 2012–13 Squad

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Season Summary
Barcelona won La Liga with a record-tying 100 points under new manager Tito Vilanova. Lionel Messi scored 46 league goals. This shirt marked the first season with Qatar Foundation as the main front sponsor.

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Final Notes
Fake versions often have an incorrect gradient fade or dull stitching on the crest. Be sure the dot pattern transitions smoothly across the chest, and the “més que un club” and Dri-FIT neck print is crisp. The black Nike Authentic patch with a serial number is a crucial verification point.
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