Brazilian football club Atlético Mineiro is giving fans the chance to get their hands on Manto da Massa 113 collectible jerseys, which can be authenticated with NFC technology to unlock digital content. The special edition jerseys provide access to match highlights and exclusive discounts, plus fans can prove that they own the collectible item.
The club’s head of innovation, Felipe Ribbe de Vasconcellos, told FBIN, "With the NFC tag we wanted not only to allow fans to verify the authenticity of the jerseys and register their jerseys on their names, but also make the jersey a new communication channel with fans." By scanning the tag on the jersey, fans get to connect with exclusive content and snag official products from the club and its partners.
NFC-Enabled Collectible Jerseys
Atlético Mineiro Lets Fans Authenticate Jerseys with NFC Tech
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