Ontario brothers showcase 200 vintage soccer jerseys at Toronto pop-up
Gabriel and Alexandre Chemla displayed their collection at a pop-up shop on Saturday as World Cup fever grips the city.
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Two Ontario brothers brought their passion for soccer history to downtown Toronto on Saturday, unveiling a collection of around 200 vintage soccer jerseys at a pop-up shop. Gabriel and Alexandre Chemla hosted the event as part of National Indigenous Peoples Month celebrations and the ongoing FIFA World Cup festivities drawing crowds across the city. The brothers spoke to reporters about what inspired them to start collecting the jerseys, which span decades of soccer culture and represent teams and eras from around the world. The collection reflects the deep roots of soccer fandom in Canada and beyond, capturing a piece of the sport's visual and cultural history through the iconic jerseys fans and players have worn.