FC Barcelona 2012-2013 Away Shirt - Messi #10 (S)

The orange-to-yellow gradient is vivid and even, the Qatar Foundation sponsor and embroidered crest are spotless, and the MESSI 10 nameset is sharp and lies flat. The only point to note: a few small pulled threads at the bottom of the shirt, on the yellow part (photo 6).

This S fits true to size: 48 x 71 cm, slim Nike cut. Compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.

Flat measurements

A close-to-the-body cut, true to an S. Lay a shirt that fits you well flat, measure it the same way and compare.

The essentials on this piece

A few small pulled threads are visible at the bottom of the shirt, on the yellow part (photo 6). They are light loops in the knit, with no hole or tear, only noticeable up close.

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• Inner Nike label (photo 4): size S, style code 478326-815, production code FA121104DHB and full barcode
• Embroidered FCB crest (photo 3): St George's cross, senyera and golden ball, dense stitching with clean outlines
• Fabric: honeycomb Dri-FIT knit, gradient dot pattern regular right up to the seams
• Cut and finish: orange ribbed crew neck, senyera below the nape, blaugrana piping on the sides, Authentic tag at the bottom

Messi, the year of every record

In his first season in charge, Tito Vilanova led Barça to the Spanish title with 100 points, equalling the record set by Real Madrid the season before.

9 December 2012, Benito Villamarín. With a brace against Betis, Messi reaches 86 goals in the calendar year and breaks Gerd Müller's record of 85 goals in 1972. He ends 2012 with 91.

He goes on to score in 21 consecutive Liga matchdays and ends the season with 46 league goals, Spain's top scorer and European Golden Shoe winner.

This orange and yellow gradient away shirt takes its colours from the senyera, the Catalan flag.

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