FC Bayern Munich marks Diwali with a special-edition jersey created by Indian artist Abhay Sehgal. The design is presented as an artistic collaboration that blends themes from India’s Festival of Lights with the club’s away-kit aesthetic, aiming to connect football fans across cultures.
Several outlets describe the jersey as a Diwali “makeover” for Bayern, with Indian cultural motifs reflected in the artwork and overall theme. Free Press Journal adds more detail about the visual elements, including a young boy sitting on a cloud looking toward a clock tower, and a back design featuring the number “00” coming from a traditional lamp. It also frames the “00” as symbolic of a future Indian team reaching the FIFA World Cup.
NDTV coverage focuses more briefly on the Diwali-themed jersey and highlights Harry Kane’s reaction and thanks to the artist. Across the reports, the common framing is that Bayern is using the jersey to acknowledge Diwali and engage its international supporters with Indian heritage through sports.
