Liverpool FC: club launches 2018-19 third kit via the video game PES 2019 (Konami), "a world-first"

Liverpool FC (Premier League) and the club's American equipment supplier New Balance, in "a world-first", have launched their 2018-19 third kit via "an exclusive preview" for the PES 2019 video game (to be released in August 2018) from the Japanese video game publisher and global partner the club Konami, according to the Merseyside club on 12/07/2018.

"Fans can get a virtual glimpse of their favourite players walking out onto the field for the first time sporting the new strip that features a grey violet body and a steel gradient print - making LFC the first club to use PES video game graphics to launch a new jersey," added the club.

"The 2018-19 third kit pays homage to fan favourite kits from 1987-91, particularly the Reds’ strip from the historic 1989-90 season, when Kenny Dalglish's side became First Division champions for the 18^th time," said Liverpool FC.

• Liverpool FC Activity: English professional football club Main Partner: • Standard Chartered (bank): main shirt sponsor since 2010-11, until 2026-27, £30m a year until 2018-19, estimated £40m per season for… finished…