Ariège, Lot or Aveyron: these are the names that will appear as flocking on Toulouse jerseys, instead of the names of the players. A unique jersey design in the history of French football, highlighting Occitan pride. It is “a piece of unique design carrying within it an authentic story, dedicated to the Occitanie region. It’s not just a football shirt, but a true symbol of regional unity, unwavering passion for football and Occitan pride. This third jersey, pure white, reveals the figures of the 9 departments of Occitania most intimately linked to TéFéCé: it is then transformed into a living canvas, telling the story, culture and identity of each corner of his region,” the club said in a statement.
The match against Clermont, Sunday 1 p.m. at home, will be an opportunity to wear this jersey for the first time. For example, we can see Thijs Dallinga, the Toulouse number 9, evolving with the name of Ariège on the back. A great initiative from Téfécé, wanted by Olivier Jaubert, general manager of the club: “This Third jersey is a real declaration of belonging. By displaying the numbers of the nine departments of the region, we affirm our desire to be a faithful reflection of the region where we were born. It is a great pride to see our players, not only wearing these jerseys, but becoming living ambassadors of Occitanie. Each color, each name, each number reinforces our conviction that TéFéCé is not only the club of Toulouse, but the standard-bearer of an entire region. With this jersey, we celebrate the identity and diversity of our magnificent Occitanie region”. This should please the supporters of the Rose City club.
