7 Countries That Wear a Different Jersey Colour Than Their Flags
Summary
TLDRThis video explores the intriguing stories behind the jersey colors of seven nations whose sports attire doesn't match their national flags. Germany's white jerseys, Italy's blue, and Japan's superstitious blue choice are rooted in historical events and royal connections. The Netherlands' orange honors Prince William III, while Australia's yellow represents the national flower. Venezuela's dark red is a mystery, and Kuwait's blue symbolizes their connection to the sea and sky. The video invites viewers to share more such stories and their own knowledge of their nation's jersey color origins.
Takeaways
- š“ Germany's football team wears white jerseys, a color not present in their flag, as it was the national color during the time of Prussia between 1867 and 1918.
- š®š¹ Italy's team is known for their blue jerseys, which are not in their flag but were adopted from the color of the royal family of Savoy during the monarchy period.
- šÆšµ Japan's football team wears blue jerseys as a good luck charm, stemming from a victory in the 1936 Olympics when they wore blue instead of red.
- š³š± The Netherlands' orange jerseys are a tribute to Prince William III of England, also known as William Orange, who played a key role in the country's independence.
- š¦šŗ Australian sports teams wear yellow, symbolizing the Acacia pycnantha, Australia's national flower, which was a national symbol during the independence process.
- š»šŖ The Venezuelan national team's dark red jerseys are a mystery; possible reasons include a mix of the flag's colors, the color of the Venezuelan army, or a distinction from neighboring countries' teams.
- š°š¼ Kuwait's football team wears blue jerseys, which represent the connection to pearl hunting and the vastness of the universe, despite blue not being in their flag.
- š The colors of a nation's football team jersey may not always reflect the colors of their national flag, often due to historical or symbolic reasons.
- š Royal or historical figures can influence a nation's choice of sports team colors, as seen with Italy's blue and the Netherlands' orange.
- š Superstition plays a role in sports, as evidenced by Japan's choice to wear blue jerseys for good luck.
- š The color of a nation's football jersey can be a symbol of national pride, representing historical events, figures, or cultural significance.
Q & A
Why do many nations choose their jersey colors based on their flag?
-Many nations choose their jersey colors based on their flag as a way of representing their national identity and showing who they are representing.
What is the reason behind Germany's choice of white jerseys despite the absence of white in their flag?
-Germany's choice of white jerseys is rooted in history; white was the national color of the country when the German Football Federation was founded in 1900, during the era of Prussia.
Why is Italy's sports color blue when their flag does not contain blue?
-The Italian Football Federation adopted the color blue from the royal family of Savoy during the monarchy period from 1861 to 1946, which is why Italy's sports teams wear blue.
What is the story behind Japan's choice of blue jerseys?
-Japan's choice of blue jerseys is based on a superstition stemming from a victory in the 1936 Olympics. They defeated Sweden while wearing blue and have since adopted it as a good luck charm.
How is the Netherlands' choice of orange jerseys connected to their history?
-The Netherlands' orange jerseys are a nod to Prince William III of England, known as William Orange, who was a prominent leader during their revolt against Spanish rule in the 16th century.
Why do Australian sports teams wear yellow, which is not present on their flag?
-The yellow color represents the Acacia pycnantha, Australia's national flower, which is considered a national symbol and was significant during the country's independence process and unification before 1901.
What is the possible reason for the Venezuelan national team wearing dark red jerseys?
-There are several explanations for Venezuela's dark red jerseys, including a mix of the flag's colors resulting in dark red, the color of the Venezuelan army, or a desire to distinguish their team from Colombia and Ecuador.
Why does Kuwait's football team wear blue jerseys despite the color not being on their flag?
-Kuwait's blue jerseys symbolize the blue sea and sky, representing the connection of the people to pearl hunting and the vastness of the universe, which are important aspects of Kuwaiti culture.
What is the nickname of the Italian football team and what does it mean?
-The nickname of the Italian football team is Gli Azzurri, which means 'The Blues' in English.
What does the video suggest about the viewers' knowledge of the stories behind their country's jersey colors?
-The video implies that some viewers, especially those living in the countries mentioned, may not be aware of the stories and historical reasons behind their country's jersey colors.
How does the video encourage viewer engagement?
-The video encourages viewer engagement by asking if they know any other nations that can be on the list and inviting them to share their knowledge in the comments section.
Outlines
š“ National Jersey Colors: Origins and Significance
This paragraph discusses the reasons behind the choice of jersey colors for various national football teams, which may not always align with their respective national flags. It highlights the historical and cultural significance behind the colors chosen by Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Australia, Venezuela, and Kuwait. For instance, Germany's white jerseys are a throwback to the national color during the era of Prussia, while Italy's blue jerseys represent the royal family's color. Japan's blue jerseys are a superstition-based choice stemming from a victory in the 1936 Olympics. The Netherlands' orange jerseys honor Prince William III, known as William Orange, and Australia's yellow jerseys symbolize the national flower, the Acacia pycnantha. Venezuela's dark red jerseys are a subject of debate, with theories ranging from a mix of flag colors to differentiation from neighboring countries. Lastly, Kuwait's blue jerseys symbolize the connection to pearl hunting and the vastness of the universe.
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Keywords
š”Jerseys
š”Flag
š”Germany
š”Italy
š”Japan
š”Netherlands
š”Australia
š”Venezuela
š”Kuwait
š”Superstition
š”National Identity
Highlights
Nations often choose jersey colors based on their national flags, but some opt for unrelated colors for various reasons.
Germany's football kit features a white shirt despite the absence of white in their flag, a nod to the national color during the era of Prussia.
Italy's sports teams wear blue, a color derived from the royal family of Savoy, despite it not being present in their flag.
Japan's football team adopted blue jerseys as a good luck charm after a victory in the 1936 Olympics.
The Netherlands' orange jerseys are a tribute to Prince William III of England, a leader in their fight for independence.
Australia's sports teams wear yellow, symbolizing the Acacia pycnantha, the country's national flower.
Venezuela's dark red jerseys may be an attempt to distinguish themselves from neighboring teams or a misinterpretation of flag colors.
Kuwait's blue jerseys represent the sea and sky, important to their pearl hunting heritage and a symbol of their connection to the universe.
The German Football Federation was founded in 1900, and the white jersey color has historical roots in the national color of Prussia.
Italy's football federation chose blue to represent the royal family's color during the monarchy period.
Japan's choice of blue jerseys is based on superstition stemming from a historical victory in the Olympics.
The Dutch adopted orange to honor Prince William of Orange, a key figure in their fight for independence.
Australian teams wear yellow to represent the national flower, the Acacia pycnantha, which was significant during the country's unification.
Venezuela's dark red jerseys may have been chosen to differentiate from other South American teams or due to a historical military association.
Kuwait's blue jerseys symbolize the importance of the sea and sky in their culture, reflecting their connection to pearl hunting.
The video invites viewers to share if they know of other nations with similar stories behind their jersey colors.
It also encourages viewers from the mentioned countries to comment if they were aware of the story behind their jersey color.
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Transcripts
Many nations choose the colors of their jerseysĀ based on their flag and this is a good way ofĀ Ā
showing exactly who they're representing. AĀ few others though decide to choose a color thatĀ Ā
has nothing to do with their flag for multipleĀ reasons. Let's take a look at seven such nations.
We begin with the hosts of this year's Euros,Ā Germany. Their kit features a white shirt andĀ Ā
black shorts and if you look at their flagĀ you'll notice an absence of that white colorĀ Ā
so why exactly do they use it? The German FootballĀ Federation was founded in 1900 when white was theĀ Ā
national color of the country between 1867 andĀ 1918. Back then, they were known as Prussia.Ā Ā
The colors stuck through the years and theyĀ don't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.
It's no secret that when it comes to sports,Ā Italyās color is blue, a color noticeably absentĀ Ā
from their flag. The mystery behind theĀ blue jersey dates back to the reign ofĀ Ā
the monarchy from 1861 to 1946, during which timeĀ the Italian Football Federation was established,Ā Ā
which in turn decided to adopt theĀ color of the royal family of Savoy,Ā Ā
which is blue. Italy is almost asĀ synonymous with the color blue asĀ Ā
France is. The nickname Gli Azzurri meansĀ the Blues. Bet you didnāt know that.
Another country that wears blue happens to beĀ Japan. Their flag features a white backgroundĀ Ā
with a red circle at the center so you may beĀ wondering why exactly they wear blue. TurnsĀ Ā
out it's a good luck charm. Back in 1936, theĀ Japanese football team defeated Sweden 3-2 inĀ Ā
the Olympics while wearing blue and lost whileĀ wearing red. Since then they've adopted it asĀ Ā
their jersey for this superstitious reason.Ā Hopefully it leads to a world cup one day.
The Netherlandsā romance with orange dates backĀ to the 16th century when they led a revolt againstĀ Ā
Spanish rule in search of independence. DuringĀ the 80-year war, Prince William III of England,Ā Ā
known as William Orange was one of the mostĀ prominent leaders who helped liberate theĀ Ā
Netherlands. After independence, theĀ Dutch rebel group decided to adopt theĀ Ā
color orange in the flag in honor of PrinceĀ William who was appointed governor of theĀ Ā
Netherlands in 1555. Their jersey thereforeĀ became orange as a nod to the royal family.
Everyone, especially football fans living in theĀ Asian continent know that the Australian sportsĀ Ā
teams wear the yellow color despiteĀ the fact it is not present on theirĀ Ā
flag. The yellow color represents the AcaciaĀ pycnantha, which is Australia's national flowerĀ Ā
found in the continent and considered to beĀ a national symbol during the independenceĀ Ā
process and the unification before 1901. WeĀ bet some Australians don't even know that.
Now, the next one is somewhat of a mystery. TheĀ Venezuelan national team wears dark red but theirĀ Ā
flag's red is a very light kind as opposed to theĀ jersey. One explanation is that when blending theĀ Ā
three colors that make up the Venezuelan flag;Ā blue, yellow and red, its product is dark red butĀ Ā
this interpretation is not really true becauseĀ when mixing these colors it throws up purple.Ā Ā
There are others who say that the dark red colorĀ was that of the Venezuelan army, and the thirdĀ Ā
explanation, which is the most logical, says thatĀ the Venezuelan federation wanted to distinguishĀ Ā
the colors of their team from that of ColombiaĀ and Ecuador. Which reason do you think it is?
We finish off the list with another AsianĀ country, Kuwait. They're more notably knownĀ Ā
for having the strongest currency in the worldĀ than they are for their football. Nonetheless,Ā Ā
their team wears blue which is nowhere toĀ be found on their flag. This is becauseĀ Ā
the blue sea and sky are important inĀ Kuwait as it shows the connection ofĀ Ā
the people to pearl hunting as wellĀ as the spaciousness of the universe.
Do you know any other nations that can be onĀ this list? Let us know in the comments. Also,Ā Ā
if you live in any of the countries above, didĀ you know the story behind your jersey color?
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