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Germany Debut Their Last Shirt From adidas

It’s been on the cards for a while now, but the reality of a world in which the German national team wear a kit not produced by their compatriots, adidas, is fast approaching. That fact was brought into sharp focus during their Nations League clash against the Netherlands

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adidas Celebrate Lionel Messi’s Legendary Argentina Career With Special Edition Farewell Jersey

Lionel Messi is the GOAT. There, I said it. Feel free to come at me.

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Haaland Debut's Icy New Nike Phantom 6 "Chapter 5" Signature Boot

There's something fitting about Erling Haaland's latest signature boot arriving with a frozen aesthetic. The Norwegian striker has built a reputation on being ice-cold in front of goal, so when Nike came to design the fifth chapter in his Force of Nature collection, an icy blue Phantom 6 felt like the perfect match.

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Werder Go Whiteout to Celebrate 100 Years of the Weserstadion

To mark a century of the iconic Weserstadion, Werder Bremen and hummel have unveiled a special-edition shirt that takes a surprisingly simple approach: an all-white design that's unlike anything the club has worn before.

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Is Kappa’s Elevated 26/27 Versailles Release Now a Bit Too By The Numbers?

You know the old saying, fashionably late to the party? Well, it really feels like Kappa and Versailles fully embraced that approach when they launched not just one, but all three of the club’s 26/27 kits today.

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La Napoli Women Continue the Trend of Women’s Teams Carving Their Own Identity

If there was one theme that’s emerged across women's football in recent years, it was confidence. Confidence to do things differently. Confidence to move away from established norms. And, increasingly, confidence to step out from the shadow of the men's game and build identities that feel entirely their own. That's exactly what La Napoli Women have done.

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Sam Kerr Gets Her Second Signature Nike Mercurial Superfly

A year on from receiving her first-ever Nike signature boot, Sam Kerr is back with another head-turning Mercurial from Nike. It arrives carrying an empowering message: "Become the player the world can't stop." And judging by the look of these boots, subtlety was never part of the plan.

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The 10 Best Third Shirt Designs of the 26/27 Season

Ah, and here’s where the designers really have their fun! Yep, following our home and away round ups, we’re onto the 10 best third shirts for the 26/27 season from around Europe.

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Augsburg and Mizuno Weave the City’s Textile Heritage Into Stunning 26/27 Third Shirt

You know how sometimes you see a kit and it just instantly hits? Yeah, that’s Augsburg’s new third shirt for me. But in fairness, it’s been most of Augsburg’s shirts since they’ve been with Mizuno. Match made in heaven? Dunno about that, but the kits are bloody lovely.

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The Brand Battle Between Nike and adidas Continues as Croatia Become the Latest Nation To Switch…

There’s been a feeling of real unrest in the international football kit scene recently. For years, the landscape felt relatively settled. The biggest nations were tied to the biggest brands, and while the occasional contract changed hands, there was a sense that certain partnerships were untouchable. That illusion was shattered when Nike prised Germany away from adidas.

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The adidas Final Rush Pack Lands to See Out 2026

Adidas is keeping things fresh for the final stretch of the year, unveiling the new Final Rush Pack across its headline silos. There's no revolutionary tech update or game-changing innovation arriving with this drop. Instead, this release focuses purely on aesthetics, giving the brand's elite-level boots a clean new look as we head towards the business end of 2026. And "fresh" really is the key word here. Minty fresh.

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Bayern Munich Go Loud With Vibrant New 26/27 Oktoberfest Shirt

Every year, Bayern Munich's Oktoberfest shirt is one of the most anticipated special-edition releases in football, blending Bavarian tradition with contemporary design. For 26/27, adidas has thrown out the rulebook, delivering perhaps the boldest Wiesn kit the club has ever worn.

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Inter Milan’s 2026/27 Third Shirt Is a Stylish Throwback to the Glory Days of the '90s

Nike and Inter Milan have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026/27 season, and it's a design that will strike a chord with Nerazzurri fans who have a soft spot for one of the club's most memorable aesthetic eras.

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US Endoume Prove That the Best Shirt Designs Aren’t Always Found in the Best Leagues

When people talk about the best football shirts of the year, the conversation usually drifts towards the big hitters. The Premier League. La Liga. The Champions League elite. But every now and then a design arrives from further down the footballing ladder that reminds us exactly why kit culture exists in the first place. The new US Endoume 2026/27 home shirt from Kappa is one of those shirts.

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Skechers Celebrates Isco's Champions League Milestone With Ultra-Limited Razor 2 Signature Editio…

When it comes to European football, Isco continues to write his own chapter in the history books. And to celebrate one of the most unique achievements the UEFA Champions League has ever seen, Skechers has unveiled a super-exclusive signature edition Razor 2 boot created specifically for the Real Betis captain.

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PUMA x Represent Ultra Nitro 7 Marks 247's Long-Awaited Move Into Football

Represent's 247 line has spent the last few years building a reputation in performance running, but football was always the obvious next step. Now, that move has finally arrived with the launch of the PUMA x 247 ULTRA NITRO 7 ULTIMATE, a collaboration that sees the Manchester brand enter the football boot space for the very first time.

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