Published 17:28 IST, July 21st 2020

PSG unveil iconic new kits to mark 50th anniversary as Mbappe, Marquinhos sport new look

PSG's official site revealed that their new 2020-21 home kit pays tribute to the legendary Hechter Jersey, while also celebrating the club's 50th anniversary.

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Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain revealed a stunning jersey on occasion of 50th anniversary of club's inception. PSG's Twitter account announced arrival of iconic retro jersey as club revives it on ir golden jubilee. Kylian Mbappe, Marquinhos and PSG's women football players can be seen donning jersey in photoshoot. This will be PSG's official home kit for next 2020-21 season. 

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PSG home kit 2020-21: Kylian Mbappe unveils new jersey

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What  PSG home kit 2020-21 represents

PSG's official site revealed that ir new 2020-21 home kit pays tribute to legendary Hechter Jersey, while also celebrating club's 50th anniversary. Renowned Parisian designer Daniel Hechter became PSG's chairman in 1970 and designed club's iconic jersey. PSG's statement ded that Daniel Hechter's vision helped PSG lay ir foundations in France to become one of major clubs in Europe since 1990s.

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original design of iconic jersey first came into existence in 1973 with its central red stripe enhancing bold, daring and stylish city of fashion, while also representing spirit and image of Paris. statement ded that performance, excellence and style are part of PSG's DNA and y look to continue same in future. "re is perhaps no more fitting way to celebrate 50 years of Paris Saint-Germain than through return of this iconic design,” said PSG chairman and CEO Nasser Al Khelaïfi.

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PSG home kit 2020-21: Official statement

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PSG aim for Champions League glory

PSG were crowned Ligue 1 champions with league getting shelved amid COVID-19 pandemic. However, PSG have booked ir place in Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-2 (aggregate) win over Dortmund. PSG have never won Champions League and fans have set ir hopes on this star-studded side led by Neymar and Mbappe to bring  trophy to Paris for first time in club's history. 

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17:28 IST, July 21st 2020