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Kylian Mbappe Debuts Custom Nike Mercurial

Kylian Mbappe switched into a vibrant Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII design last night as France drew 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina in their 2022 World Cup Qualifying match. But rather than an upcoming colourway or signature series for the PSG striker, it's actually a Nike By You project.

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Nike Reveal Mercurial & Pitch For Record-Breaking CR7

Nike have moved quick to celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football by unveiling a bespoke CR7 pitch in Madeira alongside a new special edition Mercurial Superfly for the Manchester United frontman.

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adidas Launch Lyon 21/22 Third Shirt

With all home and away shirts for the 21/22 season in Europe now revealed we move exclusively into the more unpredictable world of Third kit launches. Next up are Olympique Lyon with an alternative design by adidas.

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Nike Drop The Phantom GT II 'UV'

Freshening things up as the season cranks up, Nike drop some special edition shapes in the form of the Phantom GT II ‘UV’, which sees the silo breaking away from the Mercurial and Tiempo in its own unique colourway.

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Icarus Football Unveil First-Ever Darfuri Women’s National Team Kit

US-based brand Icarus Football has unveiled the first-ever Darfuri Women’s National Team kit, with a design that takes inspiration from local art and wildlife. The kit is set to be debuted at the Street Child World Cup in 2022.

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Kelme Unveil Watford 21/22 Third Shirt

Taking a leaf out of Arsenal’s book, Spanish brand Kelme provide Watford with a rather striking third shirt for the 21/22 season. The bespoke dark green strip with golden trim features an eye-catching jacquard pattern woven into the main body.

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Kappa Drop Aston Villa 21/22 third Shirt

Using the club’s iconic lion as the inspiration, Kappa unveil the new Aston Villa 21/22 third shirt. The design sees a navy base with a contrasted ‘lions’ claws’ graphic throughout.

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Nike Launch Chelsea 21/22 Third Shirt

Taking cues from their All Climate Gear approach, Nike launch the Chelsea 21/22 third shirt. The design is reflective of a modern era for the club, characterised by youthful energy and everything that represents.

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PUMA Launch The 'Lazertouch' Pack

Following in the classic footsteps of the iconic King, PUMA utilise their patented ‘Lazertouch’ innovation on the current roster of Future Z 1.1 and Ultra 1.2 once more. Presented in crisp white coats, both boots feature K-leather constructions, with the specially crafted textures embossed onto the leather for superior grip on the ball.

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adidas Launch Flamengo 21/22 Third Shirt

Honouring the 40th anniversary of the club’s ‘Golden Era’ of 1981, adidas launch the Flamengo 21/22 third shirt, which sees a black base arrive with a sublimated graphic, with red and gold accents completing the look.

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Kappa Launch Botafogo 2021 Fourth Shirt

Kappa showing that their shirt game is not just on point in Europe, but also in South America, with the Italian brand dropping the Botafogo 2021 fourth shirt, which is inspired by the flag of Rio de Janeiro.

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PUMA Launch The 2021 'Manchester City' Boot Pack

For the third season running, PUMA launch the ‘Manchester City’ pack, which sees the Ultra 1.3 and Future Z 1.2 dressed out in City detailing and primed for the academy players, with black bases joined by sky blue accents.

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Diadora Present The George Weah 'Icons Pack'

Ploughing into the archives to pay tribute to a legend of the game, Diadora launch the ‘Icon Pack’, which honours Ballon d'Or winner George Weah. The pack contains two boots – the Diadora Brasil and the B-Elite Italia – both presented in the iconic red colourway that Weah wore during his time at AC Milan.

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adidas Drop Bob Marley-Inspired Ajax 21/22 Third Shirt

In a week where some may have lost hope for the future of football shirt design, Adidas and Ajax swoop in to restore parity with the club’s quite outstanding 21/22 third shirt, which is inspired by Bob Marley’s song ‘Three Little Birds’.

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PUMA Launch The King Platinum 21 In Two Classic Colourways

Providing some alternate options for those with a taste for tradition alongside their innovation, PUMA drop two classic colourways for the all-new Platinum 21, with a “PUMA Black/PUMA White” option lining up alongside a “PUMA Black/Sunblaze”.

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Napoli & EA7 Commence New Partnership With 21/22 Home, Away & Fourth Shirts

It’s been on the rumour mill for a few months now, but Giorgio Armani’s EA7 brand has made its entrance into the world of football, with the reveal of the Napoli 21/22 kits signalling the beginning of a new partnership.

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