In the early twenty-first century the game has reached unprecedented heights of popularity and a global following not only of men and women playing it but also watching and following it.
Thanks to satellite television, radio, and the Internet the progress of teams competing in domestic competitions such as La Liga in Spain and the English Premier League, and in wider regional tournaments such as the UEFA Champion’s League in Europe and Copa Libertadores in South America, is keenly followed by a global audience; often by people living on opposite sides of the world.
This shirt itself was made by a German-owned company, Adidas, in China and alongside Drogba’s name carries logos of its manufacturer, Chelsea Football Club and its current shirt sponsor, Korean electronics company Samsung.
British Museum - Football shirt