ClubLFC and 1PointFive launch a world-first commemorative jersey to mark 20 years since Istanbul
Liverpool FC has created a world-first commemorative jersey in collaboration with 1PointFive, a US-based carbon capture, utilisation and sequestration company, to celebrate 20 years since the 'Miracle of Istanbul', combining history and innovation.
Crafted to mark the club's legendary 2005 Champions League victory and support its sustainability ambitions, each LFC x 1PointFive special-edition shirt will have its carbon footprint addressed by removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere equal to the amount generated during the product's creation. The CO2 will be removed through 1PointFive's Direct Air Capture technology.
The win against AC Milan in the 2005 showpiece is widely regarded as one of the greatest comebacks in football history and cemented the club's celebrated European pedigree.
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Working together in a first-of-its-kind collaboration, LFC and 1PointFive have created a unique jersey that is not only a tribute to this unforgettable triumph but a step toward a sustainable future.
Modelled by Sami Hyypia, a key member of the squad that season, it features 'European Champions, Istanbul 2005' embroidered in bright gold stitching with five stars neatly nestled underneath the Liver bird.
Lee Dwerryhouse, senior vice-president of merchandising at LFC, said: "This shirt marks a world-first in football – and there's no better occasion to do it than the 20th anniversary of that iconic night in Istanbul.
"Through our pioneering collaboration with 1PointFive, we've created a truly special piece for our supporters. Not only does it celebrate the past, but it also looks ahead to the future by supporting our sustainability goals. It's a collector's item that connects history with innovation."
Michael Avery, president and general manager of 1PointFive, added: "We're excited to collaborate with LFC, a team that continues to show their leadership on and off the field. Our work together is a model for how organisations can use carbon removal technology to develop sustainable merchandise while engaging consumers in a new way."
In March, LFC announced its collaboration with 1PointFive, marking a significant step in the club's work to reduce its environmental impact through The Red Way, its award-winning sustainability initiative.
The collaboration also saw Liverpool FC join a list of major global corporations, including Microsoft, Amazon and Airbus, that have already committed to purchasing carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits from 1PointFive.
The LFC x 1PointFive 2005 Istanbul anniversary jersey is available to purchase now online and in official LFC retail stores. It is also part of the 2005 Istanbul anniversary collection, which you can view and shop here.
To find out more about The Red Way, please go here.