The Bohs Bob Marley away kit has taken the FIFA world by storm, with Ultimate Team players worldwide opting to don the iconic strip.
EA Sports has released a 10 hour trial of FIFA 23 for EA Play subscribers on Tuesday 27th September before the game is fully released on Friday. Players will have access to all features of the new game for a short period of time with the ability to continue your progress when you buy the full game.
Messi for Bohs?
With the release of FIFA 23 comes the return of Ultimate Team packs. Included in Bronze packs this year is Bohemians' Bob Marley away kit, and it's safe to say it is a hit! The kit is causing quite the stir online, with FIFA gamers worldwide giving the jersey the recognition such an attractive kit deserves.
FIFA gamers are opting to sport the unique jersey with their Ultimate Team squads, answering the age old question... What would Messi look like in a Bohs kit?
Messi doing the Griddy in the Bohs Bob Marley kit in #FIFA23
What a time to be alivepic.twitter.com/F8Ka4Eu7v0— Balls.ie (@ballsdotie) September 26, 2022
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FIFA links to real-life kit sales?
News of the Bob Marley kit is spreading fast, with many FIFA gamers commenting on the 'FIFA price' of the kit. Paying 5,000 coins for a kit is almost unheard of in FIFA, however Phibsborough's finest jersey is being dubbed 'the best kit in the game'.
Worldwide recognition of the FIFA kit is manifesting itself in real-world terms with kit sales rising since Tuesday morning. How long will it be until they are out of stock?
With the release of FIFA 23 can anyone explain how the Bohs Marley is being received?
Seems many of the big US players are using and apparently it “costs” a lot in game…
We’re seeing a real world sales bump so good either way but I’ve no idea how this works. pic.twitter.com/HW5mIo44v7— Daniel Lambert (@dlLambo) September 27, 2022
The Bohs Bob Marley Kit
Bob Marley performed his last ever outdoor gig in Dublin's Dalymount Park in 1980, just one year before his death. The kit has been designed to celebrate Marley, his love for football, and that fantastic night in Phibsborough. The jersey has been a success in Ireland since its release in January, with fans and neutrals alike choosing to buy the iconic jersey.
Proceeds from kit sales go towards charities that bring football and music to asylum seekers in Ireland.
Bob Marley's family have teamed up with Bohemian FC for their 2022 away shirt.
The kit honors his last outdoor concert, which took place at the club's stadium. Profits will be used to buy musical instruments and football equipment for asylum centres in Ireland ❤️
Via @bfcdublin pic.twitter.com/Oir45RegLP— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 24, 2022
It is great to see the iconic Bohs jersey receiving the recognition it deserves, however I'm not sure many would have predicted it to be such a success globally. Professional gamers and Youtubers alike are taking to their platforms to promote the kit, sparking an increase in kit sales.
One thing's for sure, this is the only scenario in which Messi will ever be wearing a Bohs jersey.
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