Valladolid Present Madrid 2020 Special Kit
May 4, 2013, by Chris
Spanish side Valladolid presented today a special Kit for the match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu to promote the candidacy of Madrid to host the 2020 Olympic Games. The final decision about 2020 Games host will be made on September 9th by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). New Valladolid 2013 Special Kit is made by Kappa.
Valladolid Special Kit Comes with a unique design
Valladolid 2013 Special Kit comes with the big advertisment for the candidacy of Madrid. It features a special design made by Kappa in the Away Kit colors of the spanish La Liga team including stripes reminding the pattern of zebras. The new 2013 Valladolid Special Kit also features the city arm of Valladolid on the left sleeve as well as purple sleeve cuffs.
Gabriel Jesus To Leave Adidas?
In his latest training sessions and first official game in Barcelona colors, Gabriel Jesus was spotted wearing a pair of black-painted F50 boots - a sign that he might be leaving Adidas.
His 'black' cleats are actually the laceless F50 2026 'Born for Goals', released earlier this year. The fact that they are painted shows that Jesus is currently at the last days of his contract with the brand, and could be looking for new partner.
Do you want to see Gabriel Jesus continue with Adidas, or to join a new brand? Let us know in the comments.
Adidas Gives Czechia and Singapore Identical Kit Designs
Following Czechia's high-profile switch from Puma to Adidas after 33 years, kit enthusiasts quickly spotted an uncanny similarity between Czechia's newly unveiled 26-27 home shirt and another recent Adidas addition: Singapore. Both national teams recently parted ways with long-term suppliers, with Singapore ending a two-decade partnership with Nike just weeks before Czechia ended their three-decade Puma era, only for both to receive remarkably similar shirts from the Three Stripes.
The resemblance between the two red shirts is unmistakable. Both jerseys rely on the exact same template and trim styling, built around a red base with a white crew collar bordered by thin navy blue piping, matching white sleeve cuffs with identical navy trim, and white Three Stripes across the shoulders. The primary visual difference is found in the texture of the fabric, as Singapore's kit incorporates a subtle tonal wave pattern, whereas Czechia's jersey arrives in a plain, solid red finish. Even the promotional launch shots look almost mirrored, with both federations photographing players seated or standing while holding an Adidas Tiro football.
The duplication stems from Adidas' streamlined template strategy when signing new federations on tight turnaround times. With both agreements sealed relatively late in the cycle, bespoke tailor-made graphics were kept to a minimum, resulting in what fans have labeled accidental twin kits on opposite sides of the globe.