This is the official Atlético Nacional retro 1980 training jacket from COPA Football. The Atletico Nacional retro football jacket is based on the 1980s training jacket worn by the football club from Medellin, Colombia. The retro training jacket is predominantly green and is characterized by the white panels on the chest. The name of then-sponsor Postobon is on the right chest, and the Atlético Nacional logo is on the left chest. The Atlético Nacional 1980 football jacket also has two slit pockets. The Atlético Nacional retro jacket has a regular fit. Material: 50% polyester - 50% cotton.
Atlético owed much of its sporting rise at the end of the 1980s to the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar, who was born in the club's hometown of Medellín. During the 1980s, he built a massive drug empire. Escobar not only had a passion for violence and football, but the sport also provided him with the opportunity to launder millions in drug money. This combination of money laundering, drug trafficking, violence, and football led to the term "narco-football". Escobar managed to bring South American football stars to Colombia and ensured that national talents played for his favorite club. In 1989, Atlético Nacional became the first Colombian club to win the Copa Libertadores. The two-legged final was played against Club Olimpia from Paraguay. Olimpia won the first match 2-0, and Atlético Nacional won the second 2-0. Atlético Nacional ultimately triumphed in the penalty shootout, bringing the Copa Libertadores to Medellín. Famous players in the Atlético Nacional squad included goalkeeper René Higuita, Andrés Escobar, Luis Fajardo, Alexis García, and others.