Alliance Lima: the reason behind the golden details on the new jersey.

Alianza Lima presented on Thursday the 2018 version jersey that they will use to compete in the Descentralizado and Copa Libertadores this season. And, without a doubt, the detail that caught the most attention was the inclusion of the color gold. What does it mean?

Designed by the sports brand Nike, the new blue and white 'skin' commemorates with the color gold in the logo and collar, the 110th anniversary of Alejandro Villanueva's birth, former footballer and greatest idol in the history of Alianza Lima.

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'Manguera' was born on June 4, 1908 and died at the age of 36. Despite his short life, he formed one of the best teams in the history of Alianza Lima, the ‘Rodillo Negro’, where he stood out as a leader. With an elegant and mischievous style of play, ahead of his time, he managed to establish himself in the memory of the fans.

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Alejandro Villanueva was a champion with the blue and white jersey on five occasions: in 1927, 1928, 1931, 1932 and 1933. He was the top scorer in 1929 and 1931. Today, the club's stadium carries his name.

Alianza Lima will debut the jersey in honor of their idol in the Noche Blanquiazul against Audax Italiano from Chile. Among other details, the shirt has an embroidered badge and DriFit and Mesh technology for ventilation and to avoid retaining sweat.

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