The difference is subtle, but it’s still there. Hulk’s Atlético Mineiro shirt is slightly different than the one donned by the most of the squad: his jersey has stripes under the armpits, unlike the rest of the players.
The reason is simple: the size. The big forward requires a larger shirt cut, hence this small change compared to smaller sizes.
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“I didn’t know. But I’m sure it’s not because I’m fat, the percentage is fine, less than 10%. I like to wear size L because size M doesn’t fit me, XL is a bit loose. But I didn’t know, what a coincidence, so it’s special! The fan who wants to get Hulk’s shirt, it’s different. Thank you,” joked the 37-year-old footballer.
In addition to Hulk, the other team member who wears this different design is Jemerson.
Zagallo documentary by Sambafoot
Sambafoot Series has launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo’ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays – as a player and as a coach. The first episodes are available in Sambafoot’s Youtube channel and the series will receive weekly releases to tell this legend’s life story.
