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The moment you've been waiting for is finally here. We are very pleased to announce that the winner of our competition to design a Nike kit for Poland is Antonio Bordallo with his "Białe Orły" design. From top to bottom (and certainly front to back) this kit holds originality and classic style in spades and every area gave the judges something to get excited about. Firstly, the front of the shirt is bold, simple but incredibly effective. We saw the Polish flag being incorporated in some form by the vast majority of the entries but we particularly liked how this design's bar effect also combined well with the centred crest, loyal to the flag's impression but also to modern design. This coat of arms is positioned similarly when the flag is used for official events so, whilst centred crests aren't for everybody, this kept an element of national authenticity that appeals. The crest perhaps seems a little higher than is standard but it works and going against the grain is what helps design to evolve. The use of ecru brings originality. An extra splash of colour did wonders for the most recent Holland kit and it that works here too. On the edging on the sleeves - nicely tempered with the red, on the shirt's Swoosh and, particularly, on the socks the Poland kit is modernised with care and sophistication. Traditionalism is not dispensed with but simply adapted to allow for an injection of new ideas.
Which takes us to the superb reverse. On the back of the simple red v-neck we find the reference to the team's nickname and an understated use of the "wing" logo that so many designers used. Lovely details added but carried out with restraint to not take away from the rest of the shirt and the wonderful wycinanki panel. This is a tradition I certainly wasn't aware of prior to being involved in the judging of these designs and something that in this way, in a light grey rather than a watermark, puts a clear but not overbearing twist on the overall effect. 
So there it is, a triumph for Antonio. A great kit and that's without even mentioning the asymmetrical red stitching on the right sleeve, the flag design on the socks and the large Swoosh on the rear of the shorts (don't worry, we loved those parts too). Congratulations. -- Now, as much as we adored Antonio's design we shouldn't forget the other entries. When the kits were being uploaded and also first shown to our guest judges (I could tell you who they are but I'd have to shoot you afterwards) there was a mixture of delight, excitement and - for some - nervousness. The final decision was far from easy. So many different styles, approaches and standpoints but in so many cases the result is superb. So let's big-up some selected designs that came very close. Firstly, Feyeno0rd. Believe me, it took a great design to beat you and, at least for me personally, you were the frontrunner for a long time. Your shirt design is classy, fashionable (You could definitely imagine it in a fitted size worn with a pair of jeans) and I loved the subtle reference to the old adidas shirts in the watermark and the nod to the flag in the v-neck. Wonderful and so close. Maybe next time. 
Fido, loved everything you did. So modern with a completely different approach to the winning kit and in keeping with the figurehugging ergonomic sportswear of recent times. Loved the numbers too. Look forward to seeing much more from you. 
Amadeus Angellilo. Nice kits but we were particularly taken with the numbers. Lovely. Sporting-Id may be keeping an eye. Keep 'em coming and the rhombus platform is very interesting too - albeit perhaps without the doubling up "bikini" effect ;) 
TRIPERO22 and jmmn (and others), nice classy use of vertical stripes. Works well. cjensen11 put it perfectly with "me encanta esta camisa - especialmente el diseno de las fundas" Couldn't agree more (I like the shirt too, and especially the design of the sleeves too. So there! Being third generation Spanish occasionally comes in handy). 
sjchichizola, We like the adapting of the Dutch shirt 
musama91, We love the presentation style and want to see lots more. Great kits, beautifully put together and I'm sure the River Plate/Peru debate will go on forever. The black kits were also superb and you certainly have a way with shorts. 
Finally: matupeco, certainly in the running. We liked the diagonal chest design. 
There were lots more too. The quality was fantastic and it was great fun looking through them. Keep an eye out for the next competition but now, as far as Poland is concerned, the ball is in Nike's court... Jay
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" and as long it was posted on FSC, I still guess it should be confirmed by them, and so far..nothing. so , even it been shown very concrete, I still dont believe it´s true, heheeh 
Im from Poland and I know what Polish fans like and dislake. We hate organization PZPN (corruption in this organization is very often)! Pleas don"t give this logo on kits !!! 
