Clubs

Former 1960s Nantes legend Jean-Claude Suaudeau stepped up to take charge of his former club in the summer of 1982 following a nine-year spell in charge of the club’s youth sections. It would prove to be an inspired appointment with Suaudeau having been responsible...

Long-serving coach Jean Vincent delivered a third and final Ligue 1 triumph for Nantes this season with his stylish team sweeping aside all domestic opposition with ease. The Breton club boasted the meanest defense and the most prolific attack over the duration of the...

For a club used to being a top six fixture in the English top flight during this era, the 1977-78 League season represented something of a disappointment for Ipswich, with a lowly 18th place finish, just three points above the relegation zone. Few supporters...

Bolstered by the signings of players like Antonio Cassano, Christian Panucci, and Lima, AS Roma kicked off the 2001-02 season determined to retain the title won stylishly the previous season. Ultimately Fabio Capello’s team went very close: a long unbeaten run between September and...

It was the arrival as new coach of a young, bold and ambitious José Mourinho from União de Leiria that would bring a miraculous reversal of fortune for a FC Porto team that had been in the midst of a slump. Promising players already...

We are proud to present the official AS Roma retro collection which is produced under license from the Serie A giants. Putting together this collection involved close collaboration between the club and COPA and as a result, it delves deep into Roma’s rich and...

One of Europe's great clubs during the 1960s, even today Dukla Prague remains something of a cult icon because of the famously distinctive shirt they sported during their glory days. And what glory days they were. Winners of five Czechoslovakian titles and four domestic...

Having established himself as a Bayern München legend for his coaching success there in the 70s, Udo Lattek returned and repeated the same trick the following decade too. His four-year second spell came to an end at the climax of the 1986-87 season with...

Having lifted the UEFA Cup the previous season, FC Porto entered the 2003-04 campaign ready to test themselves against Europe’s elite. Under José Mourinho, a disciplined and fiercely determined side progressed through a demanding Champions League campaign, with players such as Deco, Maniche, Ricardo...

The 1999-00 season saw Ipswich finally return to the Premiership, the level they considered their natural domain. George Burley’s side was involved near the top end of the table all season, but by the end of the campaign fell agonisingly two points adrift of...

The late 90s were a defining period for FC Bayern München. With figures like Giovane Élber and Stefan Effenberg at the core and three Bundesliga titles in four seasons., the club moved through the period with confidence and certainty. The 1998 campaign sits right...

Internazionale's star-studded squad was strengthened yet further for the 1997-98 season with the addition of Ronaldo, Diego Simeone, Alvaro Recoba and Paulo Sousa. The new squad settled well and remained unbeaten in their first dozen games before ultimately finishing a close second in the...

We are proud to present the official AS Roma retro collection which is produced under license from the Serie A giants. Putting together this collection involved close collaboration between the club and COPA and as a result, it delves deep into Roma’s rich and...

Having taken AS Roma to fourth place the previous season amidst a flurry of goals, Czech coach Zdenek Zeman hoped to take his side even higher in the Serie A table as the 1998-99 season kicked off. Once again there was great attacking football...

As Italy opened its doors to foreign imports for the first time in a generation, Roma benefited more than most fellow Serie A clubs by winning the race for the influential Brazilian midfield general, Falcao. He was at the heart of a powerful midfield...

The first foray of the University of Guadalajara into professional football occurred in the early 70s, with a team made up of students. After a few years in the lower divisions, the team bought a franchise and this is how 'Leones' reached the First...

Big-name signings Dennis Bergkamp and Wim Jonk brought huge optimism that the 1993-94 season could be a successful one for FC Internazionale. That optimism was only partly realised - domestically this proved a disappointing season with redemption coming in Europe as Inter secured a...

For FC Lugano the early 1950s represented an unremarkable time in footballing terms. Champions of Switzerland as recently as 1949, under former Swiss World Cup international Tulio Grassi the club drifted to mid-table regulars who were very strong at home but travelled less well....

The COPA Football Club Hooded Sweater draws inspiration from classic football culture with a modern edge. Crafted in a soft, premium cotton-blend with a relaxed everyday fit, it brings comfort and authenticity to every wear. Subtle logo detailing and a versatile silhouette fuse football...

Founded in 1898 and joining the Swiss Football Association two years later, BSC Young Boys were quickly thrust into competitive action for the 1900-01 League season. The newcomers kicked off their regional second-tier West group in style, winning 7 of their 8 games and...

The Inter Taper collection is a stylish reminder of FC Internazionale’s past. The styles feature a woven ribbon sewn onto the upper shoulders and sleeves depicting the club’s iconic “Biscione” logo with that same logo embroidered on the chest as finishing touch.

With a matter of weeks remaining of the 1980-81 season Ipswich Town remained firmly in contention to win an historic treble. Bobby Robson's stylish team had led the Division 1 table for most of the season while simultaneously battling its way through to the...

The late 90s were a defining period for FC Bayern München. With figures like Giovane Élber and Stefan Effenberg at the core and three Bundesliga titles in four seasons., the club moved through the period with confidence and certainty. The 1998 campaign sits right...

Then known as AS Red Star ‘93, Parisian club Red Star FC spent the early 1990s as a Ligue 2 side with ambitions of returning to the top division for the first time since 1975. The 1991 - 92 season was unremarkable in League...

After promise shown in his debut season in charge, coach Ilario Castagner hoped the 1985-86 season would see Internazionale performing at a highly competitive level both at home and abroad. There was a successful European campaign which saw the nerazzurri reach and lose to...

Internazionale enjoyed a successful European campaign during the 1985-86 season which saw them reach and lose to Real Madrid in the UEFA Cup semi-finals for the second successive season. But while the goals and creativity of players like Rummenigge, Altobelli and Brady shone through,...

The high-quality baby shirts from the My First Football Shirt® line are the ultimate gift for welcoming a new addition to the family, or for those parents who hope their newborn will become one of the world class players of tomorrow.

We are proud to present the official AS Roma retro collection which is produced under licence from the Serie A giants. Putting together this collection involved close collaboration between the club and COPA and as a result it delves deep into Roma’s rich and...

The COPA Football Club Hooded Sweater draws inspiration from classic football culture with a modern edge. Crafted in a soft, premium cotton-blend with a relaxed everyday fit, it brings comfort and authenticity to every wear. Subtle logo detailing and a versatile silhouette fuse football...

The mid 1990s marked a strong resurgence for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the upper tier of German football. Under the intelligent guidance of Bernd Krauss, and strengthened by key signings such as Stefan Effenberg, Patrick Andersson, Martin Dahlin and Heiko Herrlich, Die Fohlen once again...